Creamy Celery Root Bisque (Print Version)

An elegant, velvety bisque with subtle celery root flavor, ready in 50 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large celery root (about 1.5 lb), peeled and diced
02 - 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or non-dairy cream

→ Fats & Seasoning

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
12 - Salt to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Chopped fresh chives or parsley
14 - Cream for drizzling, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leek, onion, and garlic, sautéing until softened but not browned, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Add diced celery root and potato to the pot. Sauté for another 3 minutes to incorporate flavors.
03 - Pour vegetable broth into the pot and add bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 25 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
04 - Remove and discard bay leaf. Using an immersion blender or transferring in batches to a countertop blender, purée soup until completely smooth.
05 - Stir in milk and cream. Heat gently without boiling. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle bisque into warm bowls. Garnish with chopped chives, parsley, and optional cream drizzle.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The velvety texture feels luxurious against your tongue, but the technique is actually quite forgiving even for beginners.
  • Its an incredible way to introduce skeptical eaters to celery root with its gentle flavor that bridges familiar and interesting.
02 -
  • If your soup seems too thick after blending, add warm broth or milk gradually until you reach your desired consistency, as celery roots can vary in starchiness.
  • Let the soup rest for about 5 minutes after blending before adding the dairy for the most harmonious flavor development.
03 -
  • For an extra layer of flavor, toss the diced celery root with a little olive oil, salt and roast at 400°F for 15 minutes before adding to the soup pot.
  • Save those celery root trimmings and simmer them with your vegetable scraps to make a quick stock thats perfect for this very soup next time.
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