Celeriac Soup With Hazelnut Crumble (Printable)

Roasted celeriac blended to velvety smoothness, finished with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and fresh parsley.

# 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 - 3.75 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 freshly ground black pepper
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 Make It:

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 minced 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 - While soup simmers, 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 purée soup until completely smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until silky.
06 - Stir in cream if using, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reheat gently if needed over low heat.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle generously with hazelnut crumble. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Nutty Depth: Roasting the celeriac adds a layer of flavor that boiling alone simply cannot provide.
  • Satisfying Contrast: The velvety smooth base paired with the crunchy hazelnut crumble creates a wonderful mouthfeel.
  • Naturally Wholesome: This dish is packed with fiber and is easily adaptable for vegan diets.
02 -
  • Uniform Dicing: Try to dice the celeriac and potato into similar sizes to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Nutmeg Magic: Use freshly grated nutmeg if possible; it has a much stronger and more complex aroma than the pre-ground variety.
  • Toast with Care: Hazelnuts can burn quickly, so keep them moving in the pan and remove them as soon as they smell fragrant and turn golden.
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