Cream of Asparagus & Celery Soup is a great way to make a little asparagus go a long way by adding celery which enhances the flavour! So quick, easy & delicious!
Today I’m sharing Cream of Asparagus & Celery Soup!
Last week I came across a bargain pack of asparagus and I immediately wanted to make asparagus soup but could see that 250 g of asparagus was never going to stretch to a soup to feed all 4 of us (son now back from university).
So after a quick rummage in the fridge I found some organic celery (if you haven’t tried organic celery you must, way tastier than the ordinary one) and decided that this would probably be a cheap way of padding out my asparagus soup!
Well not only was it cheap alternative but the organic celery seemed to act as a flavour enhancer to the asparagus and my Cream of Asparagus & Celery Soup was an instant hit with the family. So much so that we’ve had it three times in the last week and a half!
Asparagus is only in season in the UK for a short period (23rd April – 21st June usually) so make the most of it while you can as it still seems to be in the shops right now. If I see anymore bargain asparagus I will make up a few batches for the freezer so that we can enjoy my soup once the asparagus season is over.
If you don’t have any vegetable stock you could always use chicken stock but just don’t use those stock cubes that easily crumble. I had run out of my usual stock the other day and when I made my Cream of Asparagus & Celery Soup with this type it wasn’t nearly as tasty.
I do hope you try my Cream of Asparagus & Celery Soup as it’s so quick and easy to make and after making it once I’m sure you’ll be able to remember the recipe off by heart as it’s so simple! For more seasonal asparagus recipe inspiration you might also like:
- How to BBQ Asparagus
- Asparagus & Swiss Chard Soup
- Cornish Asparagus Risotto with Peas & Wild Garlic Pesto
- Asparagus Carbonara with Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Mushroom Asparagus Pasta
- Pancetta Wrapped Asparagus Soldiers with Fried Egg
- Asparagus Mini Quiches – vegan & glutenfree
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Cream of Asparagus & Celery Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 25 g unsalted butter
- 150 g celery preferably organic, finely sliced
- 1 onion finely diced
- 250 g asparagus roughly chopped
- 600 ml good quality vegetable stock
- 4 tbsp 60 ml double cream
- Freshly ground salt & pepper
Garnish
- extra double cream
- grinding of chilli & garlic flakes
Instructions
- Melt the butter and oil in large pan over a low – medium heat.
- Add the onion and celery and sweat under a lid (without browning) stirring occasionally for 8 minutes (or until softened).
- Stir in the asparagus and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add the stock and seasoning, bring to the boil and then lower to a simmer for 7- 8 minutes (or until the asparagus is tender).
- Add the double cream and blend the soup.
- Return to the hob and gently heat through.
- Serve with a swirl of double cream and a grinding of chilli and garlic flakes.
Susan Wirt
Making this now..some celery and asparagus showed up in my delivery and was frozen..so this looks like a good way to use it up.
Just wondering about freezing any leftovers? The cream could be an issue??
Camilla
Hi Susan, freezing would be fine or just keep the leftover soup in your fridge for 3 – 4 days. I always find soup tastes even better the next day.
Cookie
I didnt have an onion so i used a bunch of scallions/green onions. Added a dash of cayenne and liked it cold as well. It was delicious.
Camilla
Awesome Cookie, I can imagine it works really well cold too:-)
Angela Hickman
I had a few spears of asparagus left over weighing less than 175g. Made this recipe adjusting other ingredients accordingly for 2 people and it was absolutely delicious. The flavour of the celery is almost indicernible but enhances the asparagus flavour and makes it go further. A real winner and we will certainly make this again.. Impressive enough for dinner parties and easy enough for a quick lunch with friends.
Camilla
Thank you so much Angela, so glad you love the recipe. I can’t wait to get hold of some asparagus and make it myself soon as family love it too:-)
Robin
I would love to make this soup, but how do I convert the measurements to cups and ounces as we
use here in America?
Camilla
Hi Robin, there are some handy conversion sites for this type of thing.
Ann
I often make soup and I had some aspragus and celery and looked online for a recipe and chose this one. It was honestly really really delicious! I will be making it again. It is nice enough to have at a dinner party or to impress friends for lunch!
Camilla
Thank you so much Ann, so glad you enjoyed it, we love it too:-)
Candace
I’m a huge fan of asparagus. Love it in soup and also seasoned and wrapped in Parma ham then griddled with crunchy toast and Hollandaise Shame asparagus doesn’t have a longer season
Camilla
I love it too and the short season just makes it all the more special:-)
Nicola Holland
I’m always on the hunt for a good soup recipe so i’ll definitely be trying this one. Sounds delicious, thanks.
Camilla
Excellent, do let me know what you think!
Alexx
This sounds so yummy! Made me hungry! Think I will definitely need to give this one a try. Do you think it would work with non-dairy substitutes?xx
Camilla
Hi Alexx, I’m afraid I’m not best placed to answer this as I have never even tried any non-dairy milks but my gut instinct is that you need the cream in this as I’m not aware of any non-dairy creams?
Michelle Robin Kisliuk
I think coconut cream/coconut milk can work. It will affect the taste. Am trying it today.
Camilla
Awesome, I might try this as I don’t have any cream but do have coconut cream powder plus organic celery and asparagus:-)
Emma
I love asparagus – so much we’ve been thinking about growing our own but I know its a tricky one!!! I’ll have to pick some up from the supermarket to make this luscious soup!
Camilla
Thanks Emma, I can’t recommend it enough:-)
Jacqueline Meldrum
It’s hot but I am still craving this soup Camilla, I do love homemade soup. it just looks gorgeous! Shared!
Camilla
Thanks Jacs, it is a fab soup:-)
Janice
How wonderfully summery, and an excellent combination of flavours.
Camilla
Thank you Janice, it is really summery:-)
Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder
Such a lovely soup Camilla! I love asparagus and do tend to binge on it during its very short season lol. I really like the addition of celery to bulk it up and as a flavour enhancer too! Also, fantastic photos and gorgeous styling too! 🙂
Camilla
Thank you so much Jo, it is a fab soup:-)
Chcolette
This photo series is absolutely gorgeous Camilla. I’m coming to you for lessons. I like the idea of the soup too and a good tip that a the relatively cheap celery can enhance the more expensive asparagus.
Camilla
Thank you so much Choclette:-) It was a lucky strike with the celery!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
This soup looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for mentioning my mushroom asparagus pasta
Camilla
Thank you Bintu and a pleasure:-)