CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH CROUTONS

Celery Root Soup with Croutons image

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

Ingredients

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