CELERIAC, POTATO, LEEK AND APPLE SOUP
A sweet and savory mixture that works well as a soup. I've always loved the combination of celeriac, potatoes and apples, which I first tasted in France as a celeriac, potato and apple purée. The sweet and savory mixture works very nicely as a soup. I like to strain this soup after I purée it to get a velvety texture.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 to 18 demitasse servings or 8 bowls
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion, leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the celeriac and a generous pinch of salt, cover partially and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often, until the celeriac has begun to soften. Add the potatoes, apples, water or stock, salt to taste, and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, or until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is fragrant. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
- Blend the soup in batches in a blender (cover the top with a towel and hold it down to avoid hot splashes), or through a food mill fitted with the fine blade. The soup should be very smooth. Strain if desired. Return to the pot. Stir and taste. Adjust salt, add freshly ground pepper, and heat through. Serve in small bowls or espresso cups, garnished with thin slivers of celery leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 174, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1681 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
LEEK SOUP WITH APPLES AND BLUE CHEESE
This creamy soup has a sort of nutty flavor from the sherry and a tangy bite from the apples and cheese. It is so good with a green salad and some honey wheat bread! Adapted from Caprial's Cafe Favorites cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Discard the green portion of the leeks(I save in the freezer for making vegetable stock). Trim and rinse the white parts thoroughly, then chop.
- In a large stockpot over high heat, melt the butter until it starts to bubble. Add the leeks, garlic, shallots, onion, apples, sherry, and cider and cover.
- Over high heat, saute the mixture until the onions are soft and half the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and stock and simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
- Puree the soup in a blender or in batches in a food processor.
- Return the soup to hte pot, and add the cream, then stir.
- Over medium heat, bring the soup just to a boil. add the cheese and mix thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup hot in a tureeen, garnished with slices of red apple and crumbled blue cheese, or in individual bowls. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 78.7, Sodium 307.2, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 12.8, Protein 8.4
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