Celery Root Bisque With Thyme Croutons
This is a creamy, smooth, subtle soup that makes a wonderful first course dish. You will appreciate it simplicity, both in preparation and taste. Bon Appetit 2005
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4cup butter
- 1
- 1⁄2
- 10
- 5
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 1⁄4cup whipping cream
- 1teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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DIRECTIONS
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add celery; cover and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add shallots; sauté uncovered 3 minutes. Stir in celery root cubes and potato, then broth and 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme. Increase heat to high; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Working in batches, transfer soup to blender and puree until smooth. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.).
- Stir cream into soup and bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with additional chopped thyme and serve.
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