Potimarron and celeriac autumn soup
This soup has a naturally smooth and creamy texture. The blend of autumnal potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin) and celeriac flavours is warmed with French mustard.
46K 39 4.3
Last modified on: December 30th 2019
Keywords for this recipe:For 6 people, you will need:
- 1
1 celeriac - 2
1 potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin) - 3
1 onion - 4
5 tablespoons olive oil - 5
1 litre whole milk - 6
1 tablespoon French mustard - 7
salt - 8
pepper - Total weight: 4,315 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 28 min. | 23 min. | 51 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Peel 1 celeriac and cut into small pieces.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Wash 1 potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin), but there is no need to peel it. Cut into small pieces.
You need to end up with about the same weight of celeriac and potimarron.
You need to end up with about the same weight of celeriac and potimarron.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Pour 5 tablespoons olive oil into a large saucepan on high heat. When really hot, add the chopped onion.
Salt and pepper, then cook for 1 minute without colouring.
Salt and pepper, then cook for 1 minute without colouring.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Add the pieces of celeriac and potimarron and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stage 6 - 20 min.
Add 1 litre whole milk to completely cover the vegetables (adjust the quantity as necessary).
Salt and pepper, then leave on low heat to simmer until the vegetables are soft.
Salt and pepper, then leave on low heat to simmer until the vegetables are soft.
Stage 7 - 4 min.
When the vegetables are cooked, add 1 tablespoon French mustard and blend until the soup is smooth.
Stage 8
Check the seasoning before serving.
Remarks
You will see in the photo for stage 2 that I have used a green variety of potimarron, but the more usual orange sort will work just as well. You can also use ordinary pumpkin, though this needs to be peeled.
The proportions stated here (1 potimarron, 1 celeriac, 1 onion) are only for guidance, so do feel free to adapt them.
The proportions stated here (1 potimarron, 1 celeriac, 1 onion) are only for guidance, so do feel free to adapt them.
Keeping
Several days in the fridge in a sealed container. Freezes very well.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 2,192 Kcal or 9,177 Kj | 83 gr | 212 gr | 113 gr |
| 110 % | 32 % | 20 % | 17 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 51 Kcal or 214 Kj | 2 gr | 5 gr | 3 gr |
| 3 % | 1 % | <1 % | <1 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 365 Kcal or 1,528 Kj | 14 gr | 35 gr | 19 gr |
| 18 % | 5 % | 3 % | 3 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 8.63 €
- Per person : 1.44 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Whole milk: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Celeriac and parsley soup, Hot chocolate, Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins, Potimarron and leek soup, Cramique, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Panzanella, Little vegetable omelettes, Creamy artichokes, Red mullet fillets with a reduced white-wine sauce, Rabbit civet, ... All |
 | Potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Potimarron and Parmesan tart, Triple-Cheese Pumpkin Gratin, Taos hotpot, Potimarron braised in meat jus, Duo of slow-cooked pork, ... All |
 | French mustard: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Larded pork tenderloin, Beurre d'escargot, Leek and broccoli "à la flamande", Raw beetroot salad, Cajun pulled pork, ... All |
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