Night Kitchens Cream Of Celery Soup Recipes

CREAM OF CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Pour 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings into a large pot over medium heat; add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the celery, celery root and shallot. Cook, stirring, until the shallot starts softening, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme, celery seeds, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; stir to coat. Add 6 cups water and the half-and-half; bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, adding some parsley and tarragon to each batch (or puree in the pot with an immersion blender). Return the soup to the pot and bring to a simmer; thin with water as needed. Season with the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Top each serving with the bacon.

CREAM OF CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the celery, celery root and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery is tender, about 7 minutes.
• Add the bay leaf, chicken broth and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the celery root is very soft, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Add the heavy cream and return to a simmer, then remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, adding some herbs to each batch; return to the pot and reheat if needed. Stir in the celery salt and serve with toppings.

NIGHT KITCHEN'S CREAM OF CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter over low heat in a heavy-bottomed stockpot. Add shallot, scallions, and celery and cook, uncovered, until vegetables begin to soften; around 10-15 minutes.
• Add broth, potato chunks and rosemary to vegetables and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until celery and potato are very tender, about 25 minutes.
• Using an immersion stick blender, puree solids until completely smooth or until it reaches a thickness that you would enjoy. Add nutmeg and Half & Half, blend well. Return to heat for 10 minutes to just warm cream.

CREAM OF CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large heavy pot over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the broth and bring to a boil.
• Add the potatoes, celery, and celery seed, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are completely softened.
• If using cabbage, add it now and cook for 5 additional minutes.
• Transfer half of the soup mixture to a blender or food processor, and whir until pureed.
• Pour puree back into the pot and add the salt, pepper, parsley or celery leaves, paprika, and milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Note: also good with a couple of tablespoons chopped basil added, and with Parmesan shavings as garnish.