Celeriac Soup With Hazelnut Crumble (Printable Version)

Velvety roasted celeriac blended smooth with a crunchy hazelnut crumble topping for texture and flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large celeriac (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and diced
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium potato (about 5.3 oz), peeled and diced

→ Liquids

05 - 3.8 cups vegetable broth
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 3.4 fl oz heavy cream, optional or plant-based cream for vegan

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
10 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Hazelnut Crumble

11 - 2.1 oz whole hazelnuts
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil for vegan
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
14 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread diced celeriac on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss to coat. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 - Add roasted celeriac and diced potato to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are very soft.
04 - Roughly chop hazelnuts. Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat, add hazelnuts, and toast for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Stir in parsley and a pinch of salt, then remove from heat.
05 - Use an immersion blender to puree soup until completely smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until silky.
06 - Stir in cream if using, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reheat gently over low heat if needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle generously with hazelnut crumble. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasting process adds a deep, caramelized flavor to the celeriac that is simply irresistible.
  • The hazelnut crumble provides a wonderful contrast in texture with its golden crunch.
  • It is a versatile recipe that is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it easy to share with everyone.
02 -
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth for the best mouthfeel.
  • Roasting the celeriac is a vital step as it concentrates the flavors much better than boiling alone.
  • Always check ingredient labels if you are cooking for guests with specific dairy or nut allergies.
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