Celeriac Soup

Celeriac is also known as celery root. It has a really mild taste and is readily available in grocery stores in the fall. I used to make this soup for a friend who had difficulty keeping other foods down due to the effects of chemotherapy. It is delicious and the bonus for making it now means that I can remember him.

My celeriac soup

2 - 3 lb of celeriac root, peeled and chopped

2 leeks, chopped

1 apple, chopped

1 onion, chopped

3 potatoes, chopped

4 ribs of celery, chopped

4 T butter

1 clove garlic

32 oz chicken broth

13 oz chicken stock

½ c half and half

Melt butter in large soup pot. Add vegetables and cook until reduced and onion is translucent. Add stock and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes. Blend to a puree with immersion blender. Add half and half.  Serve with garlic croutons.

Garlic Croutons:

Split a loaf of French bread in half lengthwise. Rub French bread with garlic and cut into pieces.  Toast under broiler until crisp.  Serve with soup.