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CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHESTNUTS



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This soup from chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern adds a touch of elegance to any meal. Photo credit: Ellen Silverman

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
5 medium celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small onions, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 leek, white part only, rinsed well and chopped
10 shallots, chopped
16 cups store-bought or homemade Vegetable Stock
1 cardamom pod
1 (1-inch) stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole coriander
1 star anise
1 cup brussels sprout leaves (from about 15 brussels sprouts)
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup peeled, cored, and chopped honeycrisp apples
Chestnut Puree for Celery Root Soup with Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts
Croutons for Celery Root Soup with Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery root, onions, celery, leek, and shallots. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add stock and bring to a simmer. Place cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, and star anise in a piece of cheesecloth. Using kitchen twine, tie to enclose; add to saucepan. Simmer until celery root is tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat remaining teaspoon olive oil. Add brussels sprout leaves and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and just wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add heavy cream to saucepan and return to a simmer; cook 10 minutes more. Meanwhile, heat butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Continue heating until butter is golden and fragrant; immediately remove from heat and set aside.
  • Remove cheesecloth packet from saucepan and discard. Working in batches, transfer mixture to the jar of a blender and carefully blend until pureed. Return puree to a saucepan, add browned butter, and reheat, if necessary. Serve hot, garnishing each bowl with 1 teaspoon reserved brussels sprout leaves, 1 teaspoon chopped apples, 3 tablespoons chestnut puree, and 1 teaspoon croutons.

CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH CROUTONS



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Celery soup is one of my favorite soups. This version is very thick; if you like a thinner soup, you can add some milk in the end.

Provided by Leckerschmecker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound celery root, peeled and quartered
3 cups vegetable broth
¾ cup heavy cream
1 pinch salt to taste
1 pinch ground white pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 slices Italian bread, cubed
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a simmer, add celery root pieces, and simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Place celery root in a blender and process until smooth. Transfer puree to a pot, add vegetable broth, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cream and cook until hot, but don't boil. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and toast bread cubes until dry and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 585.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CHESTNUT PUREE FOR CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHESTNUTS



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This puree is used as a garnish for chef Michael Anthony's Celery Root Soup with Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts.Photo credit: Ellen Silverman

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Nuts & Seeds

Number Of Ingredients 9

30 chestnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups low-sodium store-bought or homemade Vegetable Stock
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 cloves Whole Roasted Garlic
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a small sharp knife or a chestnut knife, carve an "X" in the flat side of each chestnut. Place chestnuts in an even layer, "X" side-down on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven and roast until opened, 10 to 12 minutes. Peel immediately, using a towel if chestnuts are too hot to touch; coarsely chop.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent. Add chestnuts and cook for about 1 minute. Add vegetable stock; bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add molasses, maple syrup, and roasted garlic. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until chestnuts are soft, about 30 minutes more. Working in batches, carefully transfer to the jar of a blender; blend until smooth.

CHESTNUT AND CELERY SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Dinner     Lunch     Celery     Fall     Chestnut     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 9 cups, serving 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups thinly sliced celery
2 carrots, slice thin
1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) canned or vacuum-packed whole chestnuts, rinsed, drained well, and patted dry if using canned
1 large boiling potato (about 1/2 pound)
3 cups chicken broth
sour cream as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a kettle cook the onion, the garlic, the bay leaf, and the thyme in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the celery and the carrots, and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the chestnuts, the potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, the broth, 2 1/2 cups water, and salt and pepper to taste, simmer the mixture, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chestnuts and the potato are very tender, and discard the bay leaf. In a blender puree the mixture in batches until it is smooth and return it to the kettle. The soup may be prepared 1 day in advance, cooled uncovered, and kept covered and chilled. Heat the soup, stirring, until it is hot and serve it with the sour cream.

CELERY ROOT BISQUE WITH THYME CROUTONS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Root Vegetable     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup coarsely chopped shallots (about 3 large)
2 pounds celery roots (celeriac), peeled, woody parts trimmed and discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 1/2 cups)
1 10-ounce russet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup whipping cream
Additional chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add celery; cover and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add shallots; sauté uncovered 3 minutes. Stir in celery root cubes and potato, then broth and 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme. Increase heat to high; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, transfer soup to blender and puree until smooth. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Stir cream into soup and bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with additional chopped thyme and serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



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A holiday tradition at my house.

Provided by Tallgirl6234

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh chestnuts
1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
3 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

Steps:

  • Score the flat side of each chestnut with an X. Place the chestnuts into a large pot filled with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove chestnuts from the pot. Allow to cool slightly, then peel outer shell and brown skin. Return chestnuts to the pot and continue to boil over medium heat until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts, and cook uncovered until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the Brussels sprouts are cold, drain well, and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots; cook and stir until the shallots has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chestnuts and Brussels sprouts. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue cooking and stirring until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CELERY ROOT AND CHESTNUT SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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This soup, which came to The Times from executive chef Michael Anthony of New York City's Gramercy Tavern, has a white, soft and silky base, but each bite has a surprising new texture.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 medium onion, diced small
1 stalk celery, diced small
1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for sweating the vegetables
1 large bulb celery root, peeled and diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
4 cups milk
Salt
Pepper
Juice from 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons, or to taste)
5 shallots, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 sprig thyme
12 chestnuts, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 ounce Calvados
Salt
Pepper
2 cups water
1 tablespoon celery root, diced and blanched
1 teaspoon carrots, diced and blanched
3 turnip pieces, quartered and blanched (about three tablespoons)
2 chestnuts, roasted
2 brussels sprouts, diced or leaves, blanched

Steps:

  • Prepare the soup. Sweat the onions, celery, leeks and garlic in a small amount of olive oil until soft without browning, for about 5 minutes. Add celery root and sweat for 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add milk and then add water to cover, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Puree the milk mixture in a blender with 1 teaspoon olive oil and lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
  • Prepare the chestnut puree. Saute shallots, garlic, thyme and chestnuts over medium heat for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan by adding the Calvados. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add water and simmer until tender. Puree the mixture in a blender, adding water to adjust consistency.
  • To plate (per serving): Pour 5 ounces (5/8 cup) of celery root soup and 1/4 cup of chestnut puree into each bowl. Garnish each bowl with diced celery root, carrots, turnips and roasted chestnuts.

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