Chilled Celery Soup Recipes

CHILLED CREAM OF CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan simmer water, celery, onion, and caraway seeds until celery is very tender, about 30 minutes.
• Cool mixture slightly and in a blender puree in batches until smooth, transferring to a bowl.
• Stir in buttermilk and salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill soup, covered, at least until cold, about 6 hours, and up to 1 day (after that, it will lose its fresh taste).
• Before serving, season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

CHILLED CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• Wash leek well in a bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain.
• Cook celery, onion, and leek in oil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients (vegetables may not be fully submerged) and simmer, covered, until celery and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Purée in batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then force through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids, then discarding them. Set bowl in a larger bowl of ice and cold water. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until cold. Season with salt. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

CHILLED BEET & CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• Peel the beets and cut them into 1" chunks.
• Yes, raw.
• Peel and dice the onion, and chop the celery.
• In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, cook the onion and celery in the olive oil, with the sugar and a little salt and pepper.
• When soft, add the beets, vinegar and broth, and simmer, covered, until they are tender- about 40 minutes.
• Puree the soup, and chill 6 hours to overnight.
• Adjust the seasoning of the soup by adding a little more salt and pepper, if needed, and lemon juice to taste.
• Serve with a dollop of yogurt, and a sprinkling of minced chives.

CELERIAC VICHYSSOISE (CHILLED CELERY SOUP)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over a low heat, add the onions, thyme, bay leaf and garlic and cook slowly for 2-3 minutes, until soft but not brown.
• Add the potatoes, celeriac and lemon juice to the pan and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add the stock and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Fill a food processor half full with the soup ingredients and puree until smooth. Pass through a fine sieve into a saucepan. Repeat until all of the soup has been processed.
• Pour the soup into a large serving bowl and season to taste. Leave to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Stir in the double cream just before serving, and garnish with chives or celery leaves.
• For Vegetarian do not use the Chicken broth.

CHILLED CREAM OF CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• In a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan simmer water, celery, onion, and caraway seeds until celery is very tender, about 30 minutes. Cool mixture slightly and in a blender purée in batches until smooth, transferring to a bowl. Stir in buttermilk and salt and pepper to taste. Chill soup, covered, at least until cold, about 6 hours, and up to 1 day. Before serving, season with salt and pepper if necessary.

CHILLED CREAM OF CELERY ROOT SOUP

Steps:

• Peel the celery root and dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Place it in a steamer and steam over boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender enough to be easily mashed.
• Remove celery root from steamer and reserve one cup of liquid.
• Put one-third of the celery root and the reserved liquid in a blender.
• Blend until smooth, alternately adding the remaining celery root along with the buttermilk, salt and white pepper.
• Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a bowl and add the chopped chives.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Chill before serving.
• Serve in chilled soup bowls or mugs.