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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Soups & Stews

    Celeriac Soup

    Published: Aug 7, 2012 · by Nicole · Updated: Oct 24, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This velvety celeriac soup is simply delicious. Creamy and delicious - this soup has a beautiful, slightly nutty celery flavor. Yum!

    Celeriac Soup recipe

    Celeriac is not the most attractive of vegetables. It's large, rough, uneven surface and gnarled roots don't make it the prettiest vegetable on the block- and I think that's the reason why I hadn't tried it.  

    But the other day I was at the supermarket and saw an abundance of celeriac and finally decided it was time to overlook it's appearance and give it a try.

    Celeriac is a variety of celery grown for it's edible roots, which is why it's sometimes (wrongly) called celery root.

    As far as taste goes it has a slight nutty celery taste, with a texture similar to parsnip.

    Celeriac is very low in calories, high in vitamin C (in fact it contains twice the vitamin C of celery), high in fiber and vitamin B6.

    You can eat it raw or cooked, and also, thanks to it's smooth creamy texture when cooked, it's a wonderful and healthy substitute for mashed potatoes as it contains just one-third the calories and carbs of a potato.

    With my newly acquired Celeriac I pondered what to do with it, and soup immediately sprang to mind, as it's my favourite winter meal. It's also healthy, which is an important consideration with our wedding happening in 4 weeks!

    I especially love making soups because they can usually be cooked up in a single pot - making prep and clean-up a breeze. (For more one-pot vegan recipes, be sure to grab a copy of this free printable recipe book!)

    Celeriac Soup recipe

    This Celeriac Soup recipe is the perfect introduction to Celeriac.  

    It's wonderfully velvety and has a beautiful, slightly nutty celery flavor. So if you haven't tried Celeriac, take advantage of it being in season at the moment and try this beautifully warming winter soup.

    So tell me, have you tried Celeriac before? What did you think of it and what are your favourite ways to enjoy Celeriac?

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    Recipe

    Celeriac Soup

    This vegan celeriac soup is simply delicious. Velvety and smooth this soup has a beautiful slightly nutty celery flavor. (Minimally adapted from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall)
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    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Course: Appetiser, Appetizer
    Cuisine: vegetarian
    Keyword: Celeriac Soup, Delicious Everyday, soup recipe
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 celeriac peeled and cut into cubes
    • 1 large potato peeled and cut into cubes
    • 1 Leek trimmed, washed and roughly sliced
    • 1 Onion peeled and roughly chopped
    • 1 clove Garlic sliced
    • 4 cups vegetable stock
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • parsley leaves handful, washed and roughly chopped
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    Instructions

    • Place a large pot over a medium low heat and add the olive oil. Add the celeriac, leek, potato, garlic and onion, and season with salt and pepper. Gently sweat the vegetables until the celeriac starts to soften, around 10 minutes.
    • Add the vegetable stock and bring the soup up to a boil before reducing to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the celeriac is completely tender. Add the parsley and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth, or alternatively blend in batches in a blender. Return to the heat and check the seasoning and adjust as necessary.
    • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSodium: 742mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Martyna@WholesomeCook says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Snap! I made cauliflower and celeriac soup on Sunday! As for ther uses, I grew up eating celeriac and apple remoulade (slaw) but as a child I didn't enjoy the strong earthy, nutty flavour as much as I do now. Will have to try your soup, Mr loves it. PS aren't you supposed to be getting married???

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Yes, the wedding is in 4 weeks! So not far away now. Exciting times 😀

        Reply
    2. [email protected] says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      yum! I am a big fan of celeriac! And all the best for the wedding 🙂

      Reply
    3. Anna @ The Littlest Anchovy says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Yummo! I love celeriac in soup, it has such a delicate flavour! All the best for your upcoming wedding!

      Reply
    4. Marina@Picnic at Marina says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Oh yes, celeriac soup is so-so good. I actually find it quite attractive, maybe because I love it so much... 🙂

      Reply
    5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I've never had celeriac soup but I love creamy, velvety soups so I'd be willing to try this!

      Reply
    6. Rosa says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      That is one of my favorite winter soups! Yours looks mouthwatering. I love the addition of leeks.Cheers,Rosa

      Reply
    7. Simone says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I love celeriac!!! It's ugly indeed but the taste is fantastic and quite versatile too. I think my favorite is to have it as soup but I also like it together with potatoes in a mashed potatoe dish. Gives it a very different flavor which works great with roast veggies!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Thanks for the tip Simone, I'll have to try roasting it as I love roasted vegetables 😀

        Reply
    8. Choc Chip Uru says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      That is one warm and delicious looking soup my friend :DCheersCCU

      Reply
    9. [email protected] says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Celeriac is totally beautiful. it is one of my favourites.. Your soup looks delicious

      Reply
    10. Yasmeen @ Wandering Spice says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Well done making this rather humble vegetable look gorgeous! It looks so warming for the season.

      Reply
    11. K-bobo @ Gormandize with A-dizzle & K-bobo says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      This looks delicious Jennifer! I am the same, I have always been meaning to try celeriac but just haven't gotten to it yet. I think you have inspired me to go out and get some while they are in season though! Good luck with everything for your wedding, I hope you are enjoying the process and not stressing about it!

      Reply
    12. ally says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      i bet this word will see many celeriac converts after your recipe! ;)xohttp://allykayler.blogspot.ca/

      Reply
    13. Kankana says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Is it weird that I have not yet tried it !! May be i will give it a try during Fall. The soup looks so creamy.

      Reply
    14. K-bobo @ Gormandize with A-dizzle & K-bobo says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I planted some celeriac in my garden today!

      Reply
    15. Russell van Kraayenburg says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I have never tried this celeriac. I need to change that though. I am super curious now!

      Reply
    16. Aunt Clara says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Yes, I have! (I have a couple of celeriac soups in our blog). The first time I heard of it my blogging partner had come from a trip to the mountains where celeriac is grown here. I was intrigued, and once I found it in the supermarket I was hooked.Like you say, it's an ugly vegetable, and not very photogenic, but is it ever delicious. Shame it is so underrated.

      Reply
    17. erin @ yummy supper says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Jennifer, this does look like a great introduction to Celeriac. I love hearty pureed soups. I usually make a potato and celeriac gratin that's a Chez Panisse recipe. Have a great weekend,xoE

      Reply
    18. Hotly Spiced says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      That's a beautiful looking soup and yes, if my wedding was in four weeks time I'd be looking for healthy, low-calorie meals too! I love celeriac but I don't cook it often enough. I love it in mashed xx

      Reply
    19. Lizzy (Good Things) says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      4 stars
      Great recipe! Forgive me for not dropping in sooner!

      Reply
    20. Ildikó Ridley says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      A good recipe to follow, the soup is easy to make, and it's delicious. I love celeriac and this soup makes the flavour come to life. I did add a jalapeño to it because I am a chilli addiction.

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Thank you. Jalapeno is always a good addition! I am a bit of a chili addict too.

        Reply
    21. Emma says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      thanks for the recipe! I am trying to work out how much soup gives you 20g carbs - is it one ladleful / one bowl or 1/6 of total made? or something else entirely!Thanks

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        The nutrition facts are per serving. So in this case, it's for 1/6 of the total soup made.

        Reply
    22. Anne says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      This was incredible! I can't believe how delicious and creamy it was! I didn't have leeks, but even without that it was fantastic. First time I ever tried celeriac.

      Reply
    23. Fiona says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! warming and filling, perfect winter soup. I also added a bit of mixed spice for flavour.

      Reply
    24. KB says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      I grew celeriac in my garden in southwest Maine this year based on the fact that I love it in soups. I usually use it as an addition not the main attraction, but I wanted to try letting it come to the forefront. I used your recipe as my base tonight, but I used shallots, not onion, and I added rosemary, thyme and white pepper. It was fabulous. I have four young sons and they all came back for seconds. That’s hard to do with a vegan meal around here. I will absolutely make it again (and might try the jalapeño I read about in the comments). Thank you!

      Reply
    25. andrea says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      yes made this today easy enough...added 1 tsp med. curry powder. very good will make again..

      Reply
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