French winter soup with celeriac, leek and cider

Name: French winter soup with celeriac, leek and cider
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2 large leeks, sliced; 1 lb celeriac, diced; 1 medium potato, diced; 3/4 cup dry cider; 4 cups vegetable stock; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp white pepper

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Cider gives this French winter soup a bright, almost fruity note that pairs beautifully with celeriac and leek. The result is a gentle, elegant soup for cold days.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 30 min

Ingredients

butter – 2 tbsp
leeks, sliced – 2 large
celeriac, diced – 1 lb
potato, diced – 1 medium
dry cider – 3/4 cup
vegetable stock – 4 cups
heavy cream – 1/3 cup
fresh thyme – 1 tsp
salt – 1 tsp
white pepper – 1/2 tsp

Method

1. Melt the butter in a pot and cook the leeks gently for 4 minutes.
2. Add the celeriac, potato and thyme and stir well.
3. Pour in the cider and stock and simmer the soup for 25 minutes.
4. Blend the soup until smooth and stir in the cream.
5. Season with salt and white pepper and serve hot.