A bowl of celery apple soup is a comforting, flavourful and budget-friendly dish. This vibrant soup is made with celery stalks, onion, apple, carrots, a little cottage cheese and sweet fig as a topping. A combination of ordinary ingredients makes it a light and filling meal, perfect for a low-calorie mid-week lunch or dinner.
A soup is one of the easiest, fulfilling and comforting dishes you can make. A warm and steamy soup is the perfect choice when the days grow short and the air is crisp. On the other hand, a cold flavourful one is ideal on a hot summer day. Either way, warm or cold, they all taste delicious.
For warm soup recipes check these: bean pastrami protein soup, a Slovenian classic sour turnip soup Jota, a comforting carrot soup with spicy meatballs or the creamy garam masala lentil soup.
If you prefer a chilled summer soup, then try these: detox raspberry beetroot soup, unusual chilled almond garlic soup, healthy yellow gazpacho or the summerish watermelon gazpacho.
Most often, soups are simple to make and everyone can find a favourite combination of ingredients to a perfect bowl of soup. In fact, all you need is a couple of ingredients to make a good soup. And most of the time, the humble ingredients make the best base of a wonderful soup.
Check this celery apple soup, for instance. A pile of celery stalks, apple and lemon juice bring brightness and vibrancy to this simple soup. Besides being delicious it’s also super easy to make. Combine the ingredients, cook and blend them, garnish and there you have a great nutrient meal. Easy, isn’t it?
Celery stalks, apple, carrot, fig
Have I told you how healthy this soup is? Well, here is why. Celery, as the main ingredient, is much more than just a crunch in your salad or a “spoon” in your bloody Mary. I don’t know about you, but when I buy celery, most of the time, I have it sitting in the fridge for a long time waiting to be used. I prefer cooked celery to a raw one. The flavour is less intense but still there.
Celery plays a big role when adding flavour to soups and stews. In addition, celery is a great source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. More, it has antimicrobial properties, which boost your immune system.
Let’s not forget the apple and carrot, both packed with vitamins important for our body health. The surprise of this soup is the topping. And, no, it’s not bacon. Wink. I am talking about fresh figs. Oh, I love them. Figs are a wonderful summer fruit with a soft outer layer and a sweet inside filled with hundreds of tiny seeds.
Also, figs are packed with antioxidants and nutrients. They are particularly rich in copper (good for metabolism and blood cells) and vitamin B6 (for proteins, brain health). And they taste delicious!
Give it a try and make this delicious celery apple soup. It’s perfect for everyone. Vegetarian and meat lovers will love it. For a vegan version, simply omit the cottage cheese or substitute it with vegan cheese or yogurt.
Ingredients for a celery apple soup:
- 6-8 celery stalks
- 2 red onions (chopped)
- 1 large apple (peeled, cubed)
- juice from one lemon
- 1 carrot (diced)
- salt
- 2 tsp of cottage cheese (yogurt or sour cream)
- 1 fresh fig (garnish)
- dill
To begin, wash and trim the celery stalks. Chop them into 1 cm large chunks. Peel and chop two red onions, was and dice the carrot.
In a medium pot, drizzle some olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and celery. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Then, peel and cube the apple. Stir it in the pot, add the lemon juice and cover with water. After it starts boiling, reduce the heat, cover with a lid and let it simmer until tender.
Furthermore, blend with an immersion blender (or carefully pour in a stand mixer) until it reaches the desired consistency. Put the pot back on the stove, bring to a light simmer, season to taste and stir in the diced carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Finally, divide the celery apple soup between the bowls, garnish with a spoon of cottage cheese or yogurt and top with fresh fig and some fresh dill. This healthy meal is perfect as a light mid-week dinner or lunch.
Enjoy.
