Leek and celery soup
Leeks and celery aren't often found together, yet their tastes go well together, as in this delicious soup.
50 min.
Easy
12 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: January 31th 2024
For 12 people, you will need:
2 celeriacs
6 
2 
8 tablespoons 
8 ½ cups 
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Prepare 2 celeriacs, cut into small pieces.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
In a large saucepan over high heat, pour 8 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, add the chopped shallot.
Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute without browning, stirring constantly.
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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 140 RDI=50 % | 270 RDI=30 % | 190 RDI=30 % | 3,400 RDI=170 % | 14,240 RDI: 170 % |
| Per 100 g | 2 RDI=1 % | 4 RDI=0 % | 3 RDI=1 % | 60 RDI=3 % | 250 RDI: 3 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 280 RDI=10 % | 1,190 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 7.65 €
- Per person : 0.65 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Whole milk
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Olive oil
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Leek
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Celeriac
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