Low Carb Cream of Celery Soup
This creamy Low Carb Cream of Celery Soup is perfect for fall and winter when you crave warm, comforting meals. It can also be enjoyed year-round as a light, healthy, low-carb lunch or dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped celery
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cauliflower florets fresh or frozen
- 2 cups bone broth or chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ cup blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt for protein
- 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
- 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme; ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon peppercorns
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: chives parsley, or a squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat ghee or butter in a soup pot or Dutch oven.
- Add bay leaf, thyme, onion, celery, and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add cauliflower and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes until veggies are very soft.
- Blend with an immersion blender until silky smooth.
- Stir in cream and blended cottage cheese/Greek yogurt.
- Warm gently (do not boil) and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with chives, parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days. Reheat gently.
- Freezer: Freeze the soup base (celery, cauliflower, broth) for up to 2 months. Add cream and cottage cheese/Greek yogurt after thawing.
- Tip: If thickened, stir in a splash of broth or cream when reheating.
- Add 1 extra cup of cauliflower for more creaminess.
- Boost protein with extra cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, or a scoop of unflavored whey.
- Dairy-free: use coconut cream and skip cottage cheese/yogurt.
- Spice it up with paprika, cayenne, or fresh herbs like dill and chives.
- Make it chunky by reserving some sautéed celery/cauliflower before blending.
- Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds, olive oil for extra flavor.
- Using Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese → slightly lower calories, similar or higher protein
- Using half-and-half instead of heavy cream → fewer calories, slightly less fat
- Adding extra cottage cheese or whey isolate → protein can go up to 15-18 g per serving
- Protein can be increased by adding extra cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, or unflavored whey isolate.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Cream of Celery Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
204
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
44
mg
15
%
Sodium
159
mg
7
%
Potassium
518
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
897
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
109
mg
11
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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