Celeriac And Camembert Soup

Celeriac And Camembert Soup
  • Author: themightygusset

This rich and creamy celeriac soup is a comforting blend of savory flavors that will warm you from the inside out. The combination of finely diced celeriac, potato, parsnips, and bacon creates a hearty base, while the addition of Camembert and double cream adds a luxurious touch. Finished off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • Note - the ingredients quantities are a rough guide only.
  • 1 medium Celeriac - Finely Diced
  • 1 large Potato - Finely Diced
  • 3 Parsnips - Finely Diced
  • 1 large Onion - Finely Chopped
  • 1 Jalepeno Chilli - Finely Chopped
  • 3 thick rashers dry cured, smoked Bacon - Finely Chopped
  • 1/2 bottle Dry White Wine
  • 1 Bouquet Garni
  • 1 pint good quality Chicken Stock
  • 1/3 pint Double Cream
  • 1/4 lb ripe Camembert
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan to serve

Instructions

  • In a large soup pan, slow cooker or crockpot :
  • Sweat the Onion and Chilli in a little oil for a couple of minutes until translucent.
  • Add the Bacon and continue to saute for another five minutes.
  • Now add the wine, turn up the heat to a medium simmer and allow to reduce by approximately half.
  • When the wine is reduced add all of the vegetables, the stock and the Bouquet Garni.
  • Cover and simmer very gently for around an hour and a half.
  • The idea is to just cook all of the vegetables gently, retaining all of the flavour and goodness rather than boil the life out of them.
  • Once the vegetables are nice and tender, remove the Bouquet Garni blitz the soup to a thick puree with a stick blender or liquidiser.
  • Add all of the cheese and the cream and continue to blitz until nice and smooth.
  • Season to taste.
  • Heat through until just simmering again.
  • Serve in warm bowls garnished with Parmesan Cheese and a nice crusty rustic bread
  • Add a couple of pan-seared Scallops for an extra bit of luxury !

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Yield

Serves 8