Celery Soup(Sellerisuppe)

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: German

Creamy, earthy celery soup with a silky butter‑flour base, brightened by peas, sherry, and a touch of white pepper—perfect for a comforting lunch or elegant starter.

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Ingredients

  • 2 celery roots
  • 2 qt. water, boiling
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 qt. stock or bouillon
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 c. small peas, cooked
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 c. sherry

Instructions

  1. Wash and pare the celery roots.
  2. Cut each root into four parts.
  3. Cover with salted boiling water and cook until tender.
  4. Drain the celery.
  5. Reserve two cups of the cooking water.
  6. Cut half of the celery into small pieces and set aside for the tureen.
  7. Rub the remaining celery through a sieve to extract the juice.
  8. Melt butter in a soup pot and stir in flour to make a roux.
  9. Gradually add the reserved water and stock, letting the mixture come to a boil.
  10. Whisk the egg yolk with a little water and stir it into the soup.
  11. Add peas, white pepper, salt, and sherry, stirring to combine.
  12. Pour the soup over the reserved celery pieces in a tureen.
  13. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

638 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.5g 45% DV
Total Fat 42g 54% DV
Carbs 49.4g 18% DV
Fiber 16.2g 58% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9877.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1759.3mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 206.5mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 44.2mg 49% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 202.5mg 16% DV
Iron 20.9mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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