Celery root is a new vegetable discovery of mine. A cross between celery and a potato this vegetable has so much flavor that you can skip the usual herbs to flavor the soup.

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As I mentioned celery root is a new discovery of mine. And since it has a mild celery flavor with the texture of a potato I decided to make a creamy soup. Added in asparagus as I had some in the fridge, and the combo is outstanding.

Celery Root and Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 celery root, peeled and cut into small chunks
• 5 cups cut asparagus
• 1 large shallot finely chopped
• Olive Oil or butter
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions:

• In a large pot heat 2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the shallots and sauté until tender. Next add the celery root and asparagus, salt, pepper, and all the broth. Cook covered for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Turn the stove off.
• Blend into a puree with a hand blender. Put the soup back on the stove and add sour cream and mix-in.  Heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
• Serve hot with extra black pepper.