Puree of Celery Root Soup Recipe

Name: Puree of Celery Root Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 small leek, white part only, coarsely chopped; 1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 1/2 cups peeled, coarsely chopped celery root (about 1 pound after peeling); 3 cups no-salt-added chicken stock or broth; 4 to 7 tablespoons skim milk; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons sliced chervil or tarragon

Servings: persons

1
In a saucepan over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoons oil and add leek, onion, celery and garlic.
2
Saute until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes.
3
Add celery root and stock, and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to low and simmer until celery root is tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.
5
Using a blender and working in batches, puree soup until smooth.
6
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and milk as needed to enrich soup.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
If desired, soup may be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving.
9
Reheat gently just until steaming.
10
To serve, divide soup among four bowls.
11
Garnish with chervil or tarragon, and serve hot.

499

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 small leek, white part only, coarsely chopped, 1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped, 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Puree of Celery Root Soup 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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Puree of Celery Root Soup

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