Creamy Celery Root Soup With Ham Recipe

Name: Creamy Celery Root Soup With Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil; 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped; Salt to taste; 1 1 1/2-pound celery root; 1 large waxy potato, peeled, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 1 meaty ham bone; 1 sprig thyme, 6 parsley stems and 1 bay leaf, tied in a bundle; 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional); Freshly ground white pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chervil leaves or snipped chives

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
Salt to taste
1 1 1/2-pound celery root
1 large waxy potato, peeled, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 meaty ham bone
1 sprig thyme, 6 parsley stems and 1 bay leaf, tied in a bundle
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chervil leaves or snipped chives

1
In a 4-quart saucepan, melt butter.
2
Add leeks, celery and salt.
3
Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, quarter celery root and thickly peel, using a knife.
5
Cut into 1-inch dice.
6
Add celery root, potato, 6 cups water, ham bone and herb bundle to pot, and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until potato is tender, about 30 minutes.
8
Discard herb bundle.
9
Remove ham bone, remove meat from bone, chop meat and return meat to soup.
10
Using an immersion blender, puree soup.
11
Add cream, if desired, and heat.
12
Taste and add salt if needed.
13
Ladle soup into bowls and season with white pepper.
14
Garnish with herbs, and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil, 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped, Salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Creamy Celery Root Soup With Ham 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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Creamy Celery Root Soup With Ham

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