celeriac & blue cheese soup
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
500g (1LB) celeriac
1 onion
3 tbsp oil
150ml (5fl oz) dry cider
900ml (1 1/2 pints) vegetable stock
1 cooking apple
150ml (5fl oz) single cream
100g (4oz) blue cheese
salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Peel and chop the celeriac and onion. Saute in hot oil for 10 minutes untill the onion is transparent.
2. Add the cider and the stock. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the celeriac is tender.
3. Add the chopped apple and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a liquidiser and blend until smooth.
4. Return to the pan. Add the cream and crumbled cheese, heat gently and stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
