Celeriac and sesame soup
Celeriac soup with a double dose of sesame flavour: tahini (sesame paste) in the smooth, creamy soup and a crunchy sesame-seed crumble scattered on top.
23 K
60 min.
Easy
12 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: April 3rd 2022
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
6 1⁄3 cups celeriac - 2
12 2⁄3 cups whole milk - 3
½ cup sesame seeds - 4
2⁄3 cup flour - 5
½ cup butter - 6
1 1⁄3 cup tahini (sesame paste) - 7
salt - 8
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Prepare 6 1⁄3 cups celeriac and cut into small pieces.
Stage 2 - 25 min.
Cover with 12 2⁄3 cups whole milk, salt and put to cook on medium heat.
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Meanwhile, prepare the sesame crumble: put 12 2⁄3 cups whole milk, ½ cup sesame seeds, 2⁄3 cup flour and ½ cup butter into a bow,l and salt.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Rub in using your finger tips until mixed to a crumb-like texture.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Spread the mixture out on a sheet of cooking parchment laid on a baking sheet.
Stage 6 - 10 min.
Bake for 10 minutes until nicely coloured.
Leave to cool.
Leave to cool.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Back to the soup: when the celeriac is well cooked and soft, take off the heat and blend thoroughly.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Add 1 1⁄3 cup tahini (sesame paste) and blend again.
Stage 9
Your soup is ready, apart from checking the seasoning.
Stage 10
Serve in a wide soup dish or deep bowl, with a generous dose of sesame crumble scattered on top.
Remarks
The quantity of tahini is just for guidance, so use more or less to suit your own taste.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 270 RDI=110 % | 300 RDI=30 % | 440 RDI=70 % | 6,250 RDI=310 % | 26,160 RDI: 310 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 120 RDI=6 % | 520 RDI: 6 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=9 % | 30 RDI=2 % | 40 RDI=6 % | 520 RDI=30 % | 2,180 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 10.35 €
- Per person : 0.90 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Whole milk
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Celeriac
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Tahini (sesame paste)
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Sesame seeds
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