The Soup Dragon : Celeriac & Apple Soup

Vegetarian, Vegan

Let's face it, celeriac is never going to win any beauty contests with it's knobbly, hairy, wrinkled skin and gnarled roots.  But hiding behind this homely face is a nutritious and tasty veggie that is high in vitamins C and K, phosphorous and fibre.  It's also lower in carbs and higher in protein than many root vegetables.  

Many people shy away from celeriac simply because they don't know what to do with it.  This soup makes the most of celeriac's fresh, slightly peppery taste whilst the apples add a sweet richness.

The Recipe

1 onion, finely chopped

1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed

1 large celeriac, peeled and diced

2 apples, peeled and diced (I like to use Coxes or Russets when in season)

1 litre of vegetable stock

1 bunch of fresh flatleaf parsley, finely chopped

1 tsp dried marjoram

2 tbsps hemp oil

Ground black pepper 

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stock pot and cook the onions and garlic over a medium heat until softened. 

Add the celeriac and apple and cook for a further 5 minutes.  Add the stock and bring to a fast simmer. 

Continue cooking for about 20 minutes until the celeriac is tender.  Add the fresh parsley and dried marjoram then use a hand blender to liquidise the soup to a smooth puree.  

Season to taste with black pepper.

Annie x