Celeriac, or celery root, is not actually the root of our common celery plant, but rather a kind of celery which we grow for the root. Though it is frequently used raw, for my first expedition in celeriac I chose to make a very simple celeriac soup.
This celeriac soup recipe is basically just aromatics and celeraic with some lovely homemade chicken stockâperfect to really taste the flavour. It is a creamy and light soup that really does taste of celery, but lacks any stringy texture. I just can’t wait to try it raw. Does anyone have any favorite recipes with celeriac?
Celeriac Soup Recipe
(2 small servings)
In a heavy pot heat olive oil to medium-low and add onions. Sweat for 5 minutes then add celeriac and saute for another 5 minutes. Add stock, bay, thyme and pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes or until soft. Remove bay and thyme and allow to cool a bit. Add parsley then puree in a blender.
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my first thought, based on the pic, was that is was a creamy soup and therefore heavy. but it’s celery root based so it’s really light? seems a bit contradictory that a creamy soup can be light, no?
I will definitely have to try this.
I had to give a little giggle when I read to add “sock” to the celiac and I know you meant “stock” but wonder what sock would add to this recipe!
OK, so whenever I’ve passed celery root in the store I’ve thought, “Who buys that?” Now I’m going to have to *eat* my words…I really like the sound of this. Thanks!
I like to make chips out of it. I slice it on my mandoline,dredge it in seasoned flour(to make it crisp) and fry it.
Sounds great and looks so elegant! I love celeriac and pureed soups are such a great go-to!
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Enjoy!
I had a hard time getting beyond the look of the root! But first time I tried it was in a stew, delicious!
I am excited to try this, thanks!
I love celeriac and this soup was simple and delicious. Both my vegetarian husband and my 10 year-old daughter loved it. It will be a standard in our house. Thanks.
@Amy – so glad you enjoyed it!