Celery-Root Bisque with Shiitakes Recipe

Name: Celery-Root Bisque with Shiitakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb celery root (sometimes called celeriac), peeled with a knife and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 lb shallots, chopped; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter; 8 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 6 oz fresh shiitakes, stems discarded and caps sliced 1/4 inch thick

Servings: persons

2 lb celery root (sometimes called celeriac), peeled with a knife and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 lb shallots, chopped
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
8 cups water
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
6 oz fresh shiitakes, stems discarded and caps sliced 1/4 inch thick

1
Cook celery root, chopped celery, and shallots in 1/2 stick butter in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 15 minutes.
2
Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Puree soup in batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then return to pot.
4
Stir in cream and reheat bisque over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in lemon juice.
6
While bisque is reheating, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then saute mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
7
Transfer mushrooms with a slotted spoon to a plate and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet.
8
Cook butter over moderate heat, swirling skillet, until browned, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a small bowl.
9
Serve bisque topped with mushrooms and drizzled with brown butter.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb celery root (sometimes called celeriac), peeled with a knife and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 3 celery ribs, chopped, 1/2 lb shallots, chopped, 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Celery-Root Bisque with Shiitakes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Celery-Root Bisque with Shiitakes

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