FIREMAN BOB'S CELERY SOUP MY WAY....

Fireman Bob's Celery Soup my way.... image

Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium celery root - fine dice
1 large white onion - fine dice
4 teaspoon(s) green onion - fine dice
2 stalk(s) celery - fine dice
1/4 cup(s) celery leaves - fine dice
2 slice(s) smoked bacon - thick cut - fine dice
4 cup(s) vegetable stock - homemade or store bought - your choice
1 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme - fine dice
2 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon(s) celery salt - or to taste
1 teaspoon(s) season salt - or to taste ( i use lawrys )
1 teaspoon(s) fresh cracked black pepper - or to taste

Steps:

In a large Dutch Oven, add bacon, render grease using medium heat
Add the celery root, onion, green onion, celery, celery leaves, thyme, nutmeg, celery salt, season salt, pepper. Cook on low heat for 10 mintes.
With the vegetables softened and bacon is browned, add 1/2 cup stock and let simmer for 5 minutes, add remaining stock and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Add the cream and worcestershire sauce.
Bring soup to a boil, turn down heat down and simmer and let cook for 30 more minutes
Serve hot, with a great Crusty Bread.
ENJOY !!!