A new year and many resolutions to break. I decided to start with good intentions however with a fresh, earthy and filling soup.
It had three main ingredients; celeriac, leek and apple. To be frank and somewhat rude, the celeriac is not a looker. If you’ve been through life without the celeriac, please overlook its brutal looks in favour of its wonderful flavour. My apple was half a Russet and half a Kentish somethingorother and rather strikingly large. My leeks were still covered in mud and had a little frost still left from picking in the green ends.
The Farmers’ Market can offer these things in a way that nothing else can. It is for vegetables like this and a hundred other reasons why I love it so much.
Ingredients
- 1 celeriac
- 3 medium leeks
- 1 large apple
- 75-ml vegetable stock
- Knob of butter
- Salt and pepper
Method
From amidst my drawer of knives I took the largest, sharpest and most ferocious of the lot and started hacking the leathery outside of my celeriac. It was brilliant exercise so at least one resolution can be ticked off. I washed and chopped the leeks and then fried both in some butter until a little soft.
I added just enough stock to cover the veg and some seasoning and let it bubble away merrily until the celeriac was almost tender – about 10 minutes.
I added the apple (skin on) just before I was ready to blend because I wanted to keep the freshness and texture. Blend the soup to the level of lumpiness that suits you. While you re-heat it, put some cheese on toast under the grill.
I love love love leeks!!
I’ve not cooked with celeriac but keep meaning to, thanks for sharing this lovely dish. The apple sounds like it would add a nice sweetness to it.
I too like eating cheese on toast with soup – and it does go so well with these ingredients.
I’ve seen apple go into beetroot based soups before and thought it sounded too sweet. However, I love the idea of it with celeriac and leeks….and of course cheese of toast. It’s a shame that celeriac is such an under used vegetable, but I think you have truely done it justice!
Great recipe, looks yummy and amazing!
This sounds absolutely delicious. I love leek soup and know I’d enjoy it with the sweet tartness of apple and the flavor of celeriac. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your comment on my blog. 🙂 Your celeriac soup recipe is very intriguing, I imagine that it’s taste is only slightly different to mine with pear. 🙂
Celeriac is so under used in cooking. I think because people are not too sure what to do with it, plus the way it looks! A little while ago I made some veggie burgers with it and enjoyed it, so it will feature again in my kitchen. Liking your soup very much, especially with the addition of appley sweetness.
I’ve never tried celeriac, I really should give it a go (I’ve always been put off by the exterior… shame on me!). I just made a batch of completely tasteless soup, I bet an apple would have jazzed it up 🙁 I’ll know for next time!
This really sounds delicious. This is my first visit to your blog and I’ve spent some time browsing through your earlier entries. I really like the food and recipes you feature here. I’ll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
I often make celeriac remoulade but will have to try this delicious looking soup recipe.
I’m glad some of you will be giving celeriac a try! Thank you for your comments.
Some amazing ideas! Thank you all that i’m eating!