15 Minute Soups: Celery Root

I’ve never been a big fan of celery, but this soup actually tastes good. For those of you who are tracking your nutritional values/calories each one cup serving of this soup contains 60 calories, 1/4 cup vegetables, 6 grams carbohydrates, 2g protein, 3g fat, 0 g cholesterol and 610mg sodium. This recipe makes 5 cups and takes only 15 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 small white onion, 1/2-inch dice (1 cup)
• 1 Tbsp Pure Olive Oil
• 32 oz. chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/4 lb. celery root, peeled and shredded very finely (about 1.75 cup)
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 tsp. herb seasoning salt

Instructions:

1. Add onion and olive oil to stockpot on MEDIUM-LOW
2. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes or longer until onions are soft and translucent, but not browned
3. Add stock and celery root
4. Season with salt and pepper
5. Bring to a boil on HIGH
6. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, until celery root is tender
7. Remove pot from heat
8. Season to taste with herb seasoning salt
9. Ladle into warm bowls
10. Garnish with chives or scallions

photo credit: Charles Haynes