Celery Soup

Ingredients

• 1 head celery, stalks chopped, leaves reserved
• 1 large waxy potato, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• Kosher salt
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ¼ cup fresh dill
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) and olive oil (for serving)

Instructions

1. Combine celery, potato, onion, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; season with kosher salt. Cook, stirring, until onion is tender, 8–10 minutes.
2. Add broth; simmer until potatoes are tender, 8–10 minutes.
3. Purée in a blender with dill; strain.
4. Stir in cream.
5. Serve soup topped with celery leaves, sea salt, and oil.