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Creamy Celeriac and smoked Red Pepper Soup

February 24, 2020 by manjirichitnis 18 Comments

A perfect winter warmer

Winter might be on its way, what with milder weather already here but chilly evenings definitely call for a hearty and delicious soup. This time though I had a few red peppers at home and I knew I wanted to smoke them and add them either into a soup or stew instead of my regular dips. So this humble, often ignored root vegetable found its way into my kitchen. Though I have cooked with celeriac in the past, this particular recipe has turned out so well I will be making it over and over again.

Creamy Celeriac soup with fiery spices and smoked red pepper

This soup is a fusion recipe where I use some common methods used in Indian recipes. I choose celeriac because I often walk past in when am shopping for vegetables at our local supermarket or the farmers market but never really bring it home.

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Creamy and moreish Celeriac soup

Flavour Notes

The smoked red pepper and the mild red chilli really packs a punch while the herbs work hard in the background to add delicate undertones which hold their own even with the smoky pepper and healing garlic.

This soup is a brilliant winter warmer and is packed with flavour and healing properties thanks to the turmeric

Suitable for both vegans and vegetarians this soup is really versatile and a meal in itself.

Creamy Celeriac and Smoked Red Pepper Soup

Deliciouslythick and creamy celeriac soup with added flavours from smoked Red Pepper androasted garlic
5 from 8 votes
Print Recipe
Course Soup
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Any Blender, I use my Froothie Optimum Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium sized Celeriac
  • 1 Medium Red Onion
  • 1 Long sweet Red Pepper
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Mild Red Chilli
  • 1 Sprig of Rosemary
  • 1 Sprig of Thyme
  • 2 Sage leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 small stick of Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Mixed Seeds for Garnish
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • Salt as per taste
  • Freshly CrackedBlack Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash theceleriac thoroughly, using a sharp knife carefully remove the hard-outer skinand chop into cubes
  • Pre-heatoven to 190 °C
  • Roughly chop the red onion and red chilli 
  • Line abaking tray with foil and place the celeriac chunks, Scatter the thyme androsemary and drizzle some olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. Roast in thepre-hea ted oven for around 40 minutes
  • In the last 20 minutes ofthe roasting process, add the chopped red onion, garlic and chilli. If you donot have an oven, simply roast the chopped red onion and garlic in a heavybottomed pan over a medium flame with some olive oil, add the herbs and the cubedceleriac, sauté,add minimal water and cook with a lid on, until the celeriacis soft.
  • While the celeriac cooksin the oven, wash and pat dry the red pepper. Using tongs place on an openflame, turning frequently to char the outside skin. This will impart a deepsmoky flavour to the sweet red pepper. (I love doing this over charcoal on aBBQ during summer!)
  • Let the red pepper cool, then use the back of a spoon to gently peel off the charred skin
  • Once theceleriac is cooked, set aside and allow to cool enough to add in the blender
  • Blend the roasted celeriac,red onion, garlic and the smoked red pepper. Remove the rosemary and thymebefore adding into the blender. Add just enough water to form a thick grainy mixture.I don’t like to blend too fine, this way the soup has a nice thick texture
  • Heat the remaining Oliveoil In a heavy bottomed pot, sautee the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Thensputter some cumin and then pour the vegetable mixture from the blender. Addthe red chilli powder and turmeric powder and mix well. Simmer on a low flamefor a few minutes with lid on
  • Seasonwith salt, freshly cracked black pepper
  • Garnish withthe mixed seeds and one sage leaf per bowl. I like to sautee the sage leaf in adrop of olive oil before garnishing – it renders the sage leaf crisp and allits fabulous flavours release into the little oil
  • Serve hotwith crusty bread slathered with lashings of butter or vegan butter

Definitely one of the many recipes that I will be making as part of my batch cooking, this soup makes a tasty lunch box treat. You can get really creative with toppings and to add some more oomph why not try drizzled with some coconut cream on top(vegan option) or if you a dollop of thick set creamy yoghurt.

While you are here, browse through my other Soup Recipes

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  • Red Lentil Soup
  • Tomato and Lentil soupy broth
  • Butternut Squash and lentil soup
  • Chinese chicken noodle soup
  • BBQ Pulled Pork and aromatic noodle soup

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Comments

  1. mohan kumar says

    February 25, 2020 at 5:14 am

    This look so fresh and delecious.So easy to make and so delicious too

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      February 29, 2020 at 1:29 am

      Thank you so very much Mohan, they definitely are very delicious and healthy too.

      Reply
  2. Priya Srinivasan says

    February 28, 2020 at 4:18 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and comforting soup! Nothing can beat a bowl of warm soup on a tiring day! Thanks for including mine in the list!

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      February 29, 2020 at 1:25 am

      Too true Priya, nothing like a warming bowl of flavourful soup to combat winter blues!

      Reply
  3. Chef Mireille says

    February 28, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    This is such an awesome soup! Celeriac is one of the most under utilized veggies. I love the flavor and it is so versatile and can be cooked in so many ways. I love you how you combined both Italian and Indian spices and herbs in this fusion recipe. It looks so good and I would love to try it soon!

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      February 29, 2020 at 1:24 am

      Thanks Mirelle! Huge compliment, am so glad you like the fusion, I really wanted to see how it would work in combination and am pleasantly surprised with the result. Yes, celeriac is so very versatile, such an underrated gem!

      Reply
  4. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

    February 28, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    That is a beautiful soup with great flavors. I love using celeriac in my minestrone soup and i would love to use it this way.

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      February 29, 2020 at 1:22 am

      Thank you Sandhya, I must try it in minestrone! Do give my recipe a try and let me know what you think!

      Reply
  5. Mayuri Patel says

    February 28, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    5 stars
    Must admit I’ve not used celeriac as yet as its not easily available where I stay. Hopefully one day will get the opportunity, Am sure Smoked Red Pepper must have added a delish flavour to the comforting soup. I always feel that some Indian spices add the required warmth to any soup.

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      February 29, 2020 at 1:21 am

      Celeriac is now a firm favourite with me and my family! I too have recently started cooking with it! Your so right Indian spices give a definite edge to any soup!

      Reply
  6. Nayna Kanabar says

    February 28, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    I love the flavours in this soup, it looks tasty and delicious and full of flavour. I also love the styling which looks awesome .

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      February 29, 2020 at 1:20 am

      Thank you so much Nayna!I am a huge fan of smoked flavours and this is myt new fav soup recipe.

      Reply
  7. Jyoti Behrani says

    February 29, 2020 at 1:32 am

    Amazing! What a great way to use Celeriac and I love the roasted pepper addition to this soup. Comforting, delicious soup, would love to try it soon.

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      February 29, 2020 at 1:37 am

      Thanks Jyoti! I hope you do and truly the smoked pepper adds some major oomph!

      Reply
  8. Renu says

    March 1, 2020 at 12:36 am

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious, We get a lot of celeriac here in winters and I always wonder what to do. I am loving this version of soup with added roasted red pepper

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      March 2, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      Thanks Renu, this really is a gorgeously creamy and delicious soup.

      Reply
  9. Vandana says

    March 1, 2020 at 3:44 am

    5 stars
    Awesome collection of soup recipes. Being a soup recipe can’t wait to try them all.

    Reply
    • manjirichitnis says

      March 2, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      Thank you Vandana!I do hope you try some soon 🙂

      Reply

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