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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 31^th 2024

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For 2 people, you will need:

1 ¹⁄₃ celeriac
2 1 leek
3 ¹⁄₃ shallot
4 1 tablespoon olive oil
5 333 ml whole milk
6 salt
7 pepper
Total weight: 943 grams

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 10 min.

Prepare ¹⁄₃ celeriac, cut into small pieces.

Stage 2 - 10 min.

Prepare 1 leek, chop.

Stage 3 - 3 min.

Prepare and chop ¹⁄₃ shallot.

Stage 4 - 1 min.

In a large saucepan over high heat, pour 1 tablespoon 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.

Add the celery and leeks and stir well for 1 minute.

Stage 6 - 2 min.

Cover with milk, lower the heat slightly and season with salt.

Stage 7 - 20 min.

Cook gently until celery is tender.

Stage 8 - 3 min.

Blend to taste, then check the seasoning.

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

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
521 Kcal or 2,181 Kj	23 gr	45 gr	27 gr
26 %	9 %	4 %	4 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
55 Kcal or 230 Kj	2 gr	5 gr	3 gr
3 %	1 %	<1 %	<1 %

Per person
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
261 Kcal or 1,093 Kj	12 gr	22 gr	14 gr
13 %	4 %	2 %	2 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Celery, Milk

How much will it cost?

For 2 people : 1.25 €
Per person : 0.63 €

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This recipe uses (among others)

	Whole milk: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Potimarron and celeriac autumn soup, Jerusalem artichoke purée with leeks, Hearty potato and ham gratin, Caramelized pear custard tart, Hot chocolate, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Salmon and leek fondue tart, Mushrooms à la grecque, Stuffed artichokes au gratin, Carrot-top pesto, Scandinavian cocktail, ... All
	Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Breton style shellfish and vegetable soup, Fisherman's Ragout, Roasted vegetables with thyme and green sauce, Melt-in-the mouth meat and vegetables in a sealed casserole, Layered Leek and Egg Gratin , ... All
	Celeriac: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Normandy seafood stew, Avocado and celery remoulade, Celeriac in cream and mustard sauce, Risotto-style celeriac, Celeriac and mushroom gratin, ... All

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

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