Cream Of Celeriac Soup With Crispy Pancetta And Cro

Name: Cream Of Celeriac Soup With Crispy Pancetta And Croûtons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces butter; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 ounces streaky bacon, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely diced; 1 leek, white only, finely diced; 1 stick celery, finely diced; 2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves only; 1 celeriac, peeled and cut into small dice; 1 liter chicken stock; 7 fluid ounces double cream; salt and white pepper; 4 slices pancetta; 1 ounce butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 ounces celeriac, peeled and finely julienned; white bread cubes; salt and black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons double cream; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

3 ounces butter
1 onion, finely diced
2 ounces streaky bacon, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
1 leek, white only, finely diced
1 stick celery, finely diced
2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves only
1 celeriac, peeled and cut into small dice
1 liter chicken stock
7 fluid ounces double cream
salt and white pepper
4 slices pancetta
1 ounce butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces celeriac, peeled and finely julienned
white bread cubes
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons double cream
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves

1
For the soup.
2
heat a wide, deep saute pan or large saucepan until medium hot,.
3
add 25g/1oz of the butter, the onion and bacon and fry for a couple of minutes to just soften.
4
Add the garlic, leek, celery and thyme sprigs and fry for another minute; then add the chopped celeriac.
5
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the celeriac is just tender.
6
Place into a food blender, in batches if necessary, and blend to a fine puree. Return to the heat in a clean pan.
7
Add the cream and whisk in the remaining 50g/2oz of butter. Season with salt and white pepper.
8
For the garnish.
9
preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
10
Place the pancetta onto a flat baking tray and cover with a second tray of the same size.
11
Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
12
Remove from the oven and cool for five minutes until crispy.
13
Heat a frying pan until hot, add half of the butter and the olive oil and heat until foaming.
14
Add the celeriac and stir fry for 1-2 minutes, or until just softened, then remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
15
Add the rest of the butter and the bread to the pan and cook until golden-brown and crispy, tossing to cook on each side.
16
Drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
17
To serve.
18
pile the julienned celeriac into the centre of each of four soup plates.
19
Ladle the soup around.
20
Crumble the crispy bacon over the top and then scatter over the croutons.
21
Finish with swirls of extra virgin olive oil and cream, and top with coriander cress.

1561

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces butter, 1 onion, finely diced, 2 ounces streaky bacon, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Celeriac Soup With Crispy Pancetta And Croûtons 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.

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Cream Of Celeriac Soup With Crispy Pancetta And Croûtons

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