Soup For Two Celery Root Puree Food

CREAM OF CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• Pour the chicken stock into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add the celery, carrots and onion to the pot.
• Whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, and milk; add to the pot along with the margarine.
• Boil for 10 minutes, then strain out the vegetables by pouring through a sieve, or if the vegetables are large enough, a colander may be used.

PUREE OF CELERY SOUP -- RICH TASTING BUT LOW CAL!

Steps:

• In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat the butter over low-to-medium heat.
• Add the onion, garlic, and celery and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the onion is slightly translucent, stirring continuously.
• Add the wine and cook for another minute or two or until the wine seems to have reduced by about half.
• Add the stock and the potato. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the celery and potatoes are soft enough that they can easily be pierced with a fork. (Overcooking at this stage will not improve the soup, the vegetables do not need to be mushy.)
• Remove from heat and purée in a blender, working in batches. Or, use an immersion blender right in the pot.
• Return puréed soup to pot and bring to a simmer again, adding more stock to adjust the thickness if necessary.
• Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
• Optional: Stir ¼ cup creme fraiche (or heavy cream) into the soup just before serving, or garnish each bowl with a swirl of creme fraiche or cream when serving.
• Serve!

CELERY ROOT AND PARSNIP PUREE

Steps:

• special equipment.
• Potato ricer.
• Preparation.
• Combine celery root, parsnips, and potato in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until vegetables are very tender when pierced with sharp knife, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Return vegetables to pan and place over medium heat, stirring constantly until moisture evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Working in batches if necessary, spoon vegetables into potato ricer; press into microwave-safe medium bowl. Add warm half and half and pink-peppercorn butter, if desired. Mash until smooth. Season with coarse salt and black pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 hour ahead. Rewarm in microwave until heated through.

CELERY ROOT AND CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• Place celery root and carrots in a large pot; add 6 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until tender, 30-35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Purée in a blender with yogurt, honey, coriander, and ginger until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
• Serve soup topped with celery leaves and apple.

SOUP FOR TWO: CELERY ROOT PUREE

Steps:

• In a medium stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onion and shallot, and season with salt. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, leek, and celery. Season with salt and cook until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Add celery root and chicken stock, and bring to a simmer. Cover, and cook until celery root is tender, about 30 minutes.
• While still hot, puree soup in batches until completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine syrup and brandy. Drizzle over hot soup and serve.