Celeriac, otherwise known as celery root, knob celery or turnip-rooted celery may be the ugliest vegetable out there, but is is surprisingly delicious. Before you go and judge this delectible root, give it a try. You will most definitely be glad you did. Most people would think this is the root of the celery stalks that we normally eat, but it is not. Although it does have a slight celery taste. You will need to use a knife rather then a vegetable peeler when peeling celeriac as the outer skin it very tough. Once you get into the beautiful white flesh you will see and smell just how wonderful it really is. It really makes your mouth water. The best thing about celeriac after it's taste is that it is very low in starch, has only 30 calories per half cup and has NO fat. It can be substituted in any dish that calls for potatoes. You can even mash it like mashed potatoes. I guarantee if you give celeriac a try, you will fall instantly in love with it.
Celeriac Soup
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Earth Balance
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3 Leeks
2 Onions
4 Bay Leaves
4 Teaspoon Ground Thyme
12 cups Vegetable Stock (I use the boullion cubes dissolved in water)
2 Celeriac
2 Large Potatoes
4 Turnips
1 cup Vegan Whipping Cream
1/2 cup Vegan Sour Cream
Salt
Pepper
Melt the Earth Balance in a large pot, then add the olive oil. Chop the leeks and onions and add to the pan. Next add the bay leaves and Thyme. Let this saute until the onions and leeks are tender.
Peel and dice the celeriac, potatoes and turnips. Once the leeks and onions are tender add these to the pot along with the veggie stock.
Bring to a boil and let simmer until the veggies are tender.
Remove the bay leaves.
Puree everything in a blender or food processor. You might have to do this in several batches as this is alot of liquid. If you have an immersion blender you could use that right in the pan.
If using a blender or food processor, on the last batch add in the whipping cream and sour cream and then mix into the rest of the soup with a whisk. If using an immersion blender just add at the end and mix until well blended.
Season with salt and pepper.
You can add a little dallop of sour cream after you spoon it into bowls.
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