Celery Root Soup

Such an ugly root and yet it makes such a beautiful soup.

Celery root is combined with bacon, leeks, onion and rosemary to make this creamy delicious soup. Use chicken broth, vegetable broth or a combination of both. Its fast, easy and great for a cold day.

Ingredients:

4 cups of broth

1 bulb celery root - peeled and cut into pieces

1 leek- washed and sliced into small pieces

1 small onion - chopped

2 slices of bacon

a sprig of rosemary

Parmesan cheese

Olive oil

Method:

Slice down the bacon into small pieces and saute till browned. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and add a couple tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sliced leeks and chopped onion. Add a piece of the rosemary. Saute for a few minutes but do not let the onions and leeks get to browned. Add the celery root and saute a couple minutes then add the broth. Let the whole thing come to a boil and then turn down to a simmer. Remove the rosemary. Cook until the celery root is very soft. About 40 minutes. Use an immersion blender or a food processor to puree the soup. Return to the pan to keep warm. Sprinkle a little grated cheese and drizzle a little olive oil to finish. Garnish with a piece of rosemary or celery leaf. You may want to get creative with garnishes, try some thinly sliced apple or pear.

A white Trebbiano would go nice. Add a green salad and a good piece of bread and you got a real nice dinner.