Description
Silky smooth “celeriac soup” brings rustic French countryside comfort to winter dining. Rich, velvety textures blend earthy root vegetable flavors with subtle cream, offering warmth for your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.3 pounds (600 grams) celeriac, peeled and diced
- 5 cups boiling water or vegetable stock
- 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 leek, trimmed and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme
- Optional garnish: olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté leeks and celery in olive oil over medium heat until they become translucent and soft, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Introduce minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the vegetable mixture, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their taste profile.
- Add cubed celeriac to the pot, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking, developing a golden exterior.
- Pour boiling vegetable stock or water into the pot, dropping in fresh thyme sprigs to infuse the liquid with herbal undertones.
- Reduce heat and simmer the mixture, allowing the celeriac to become fork-tender and absorb the surrounding flavors.
- Remove thyme sprigs and transform the soup into a silky smooth consistency using an immersion blender or carefully transferring to a standard blender.
- Return the puréed soup to the pot, taste critically, and adjust seasoning as needed. Thin with additional stock if the texture feels too dense.
- Ladle the velvety soup into serving bowls, embellishing with a delicate drizzle of olive oil, scattered fresh parsley, and a few thyme leaves for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Swap vegetable stock with chicken stock for a richer flavor profile that adds depth to the soup’s taste.
- Roast celeriac before adding to the pot to intensify its nutty, earthy undertones and enhance caramelization.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cream with coconut milk or almond milk to maintain creamy texture while keeping the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Use an immersion blender directly in the pot for smoother blending and easier cleanup, preventing potential messy transfers between containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg