Leek and celery soup


Leek and celery soup
Leeks and celery aren't often found together, yet their tastes go well together, as in this delicious soup.
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Last modified on: January 31th 2024
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Leek and celery soup : Stage 1
Prepare 1 celeriac, cut into small pieces.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 10 min.
Leek and celery soup : Stage 2
Prepare 3 leeks, chop.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Leek and celery soup : Stage 3
Prepare and chop 1 shallot.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Leek and celery soup : Stage 4
In a large saucepan over high heat, pour 4 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, add the chopped shallot.

Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute without browning, stirring constantly.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Leek and celery soup : Stage 5
Add the celery and leeks and stir well for 1 minute.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Leek and celery soup : Stage 6
Cover with milk, lower the heat slightly and season with salt.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 20 min.
Leek and celery soup : Stage 7
Cook gently until celery is tender.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 3 min.
Leek and celery soup : Stage 8
Blend to taste, then check the seasoning.

Stage 9
Leek and celery soup : Stage 9
Your leek and celery soup is ready.
Remarks
The proportions of leeks and celery in particular are very approximate, so don't hesitate to adapt them to what you have on hand.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, protected by cling film or in a closed container.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe70 RDI=30 %130 RDI=10 %100 RDI=20 %1,700 RDI=90 %7,120 RDI: 90 %
Per 100 g2 RDI=1 %4 RDI=0 %3 RDI=1 %60 RDI=3 %250 RDI: 3 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %20 RDI=2 %20 RDI=2 %280 RDI=10 %1,190 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Celery, milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 3.85 €
  • Per person : 0.65 €

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  • Yes, about the half.
    Posted by jh march 30th 2024 at 08:04 n° 2
  • Can you use ordinary celery instead of celeriac, and if so in what quantity?
    Posted by Anonymous march 29th 2024 at 17:10 n° 1

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