WILD RICE AND CELERY ROOT SOUP

Wild Rice and Celery Root Soup image

Provided by Lynette ! @breezermom

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoon(s) butter
1 cup(s) leek, thinly sliced, white and light green parts only
1/2 cup(s) carrot, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon(s) white pepper
2 tablespoon(s) dry white wine
3 cup(s) celeriac, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces, about 3/4 lb
3 cup(s) chicken broth, low sodium
1 cup(s) water
1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground
1 3/4 cup(s) wild rice, cooked
2 tablespoon(s) fresh chives, minced

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leek and carrot, cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and add the white pepper. Cook 5 minutes more or until tender. Stir in wine.
Add celeriac, broth, water, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Cover and cook, 10 minutes or until the celeriac is tender.
Place 1 cup of the soup mixture into a blender. remove the center bieces of the blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over the opening in the blender lid to avoid splatters. Blend until smooth. Add the pureed soup mixture back to the saucepan.
Add the cooked wild rice; cook for 15 minutes. Spoon into soup bowls and sprinkle with chives.