celery soup

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jan W
Apollo, PA

This recipe has been in our family for years, my dad and grandmother made it all the time...I grew up on this one and now I make it. Really like a veg soup with a twist. It's espcially good with a big loaf of crusty bread! Just tear off a chunk and dip in the soup...mmmmmmm!!! I sometimes use the spicy variety of v-8 juice for a little extra flavor!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For celery soup

  • 1 bunch
    celery w/leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 md
    onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2-1/2 lb
    beef chuck or sirloin tip roast
  • 2 lb
    ground chuck (80/20)
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 c
    italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    instant minced onion flakes
  • 64 oz
    v-8 juice (or tomato juice)
  • 29 oz
    diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can
    beef broth (14.5 oz)
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make celery soup

  • 1
    Put roast in large stockpot; add celery/leaves and onions to pot. When tender, remove beef and let cool until you can shred it with fingers; discard any fat. In meantime, combine ground chuck, egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder and instant minced onion flakes in large bowl; combine well and make into meatballs about 1" diameter. Cook on rack in baking pan for about 30 minutes @ 350F; With slotted spoon, add to broth with shredded beef, onions & celery. (can make meatballs ahead of time & keep in freezer, then add while frozen!)
  • 2
    Add V-8 juice and can of beef broth; season with salt and pepper to your taste. Simmer, covered, for about 1-1/2 to 2 hrs. Serve with loaf of crusty bread or crackers.
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