Cream of celery root soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsButter
21 pound celery roots, peeled
Cut into 1 inch pieces
2mediumsOnions, chopped
1cupChopped celery
2Garlic cloves, minced
1teaspoonCelery salt
teaspoonCayenne pepper
½cupDry vermouth or dry white
Wine
5cupsChicken or vegetable stock
1cupWhipping cream
Chopped fresh chives or
Celery leaves

Directions

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery roots, onions and celery. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add garlic, celery salt and cayenne pepper and stir 1 minute. Add vermouth and boil until most of liquid evaporates, about 8 minutes.

Add stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Puree soup in blender in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan. Add cream. Simmer until thickened to desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Yield: 6 servings

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