Celeriac Soup with Hazelnut Crumble (Printable)

Velvety roasted celeriac puree with buttery hazelnut topping for a warming, earthy bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large celeriac (about 1.5 lb), peeled and cubed
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium potato (about 5 oz), peeled and diced

→ Liquids

05 - 3 3/4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Dairy (optional)

07 - 1/3 cup heavy cream or plant-based alternative

→ Spices & Seasoning

08 - 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Hazelnut Crumble

10 - 2.5 oz whole hazelnuts, roughly chopped
11 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter or plant-based margarine
12 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 390°F.
02 - Toss celeriac cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until soft and golden.
03 - While celeriac roasts, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and potato; cook for another 2 minutes.
04 - Transfer roasted celeriac to the pot. Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are very soft.
05 - Meanwhile, toast hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add butter and sea salt, stirring until nuts are golden and coated. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
06 - Use an immersion blender (or work in batches with a countertop blender) to purée the soup until silky smooth. Stir in cream (if using). Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top generously with hazelnut crumble and chopped parsley.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its the perfect transitional soup for those days when winter refuses to leave but spring is teasing the horizon
  • The texture game is strong here: silky smooth soup meets buttery, salty crunch in every bite
02 -
  • Blending hot soup requires caution: never fill your blender more than halfway and vent it with a towel instead of sealing it completely
  • The hazelnuts can burn quickly, so keep them moving in the pan and remove them the moment they turn golden brown
03 -
  • Peel the celeriac deeply, removing all the fibrous outer layer for the smoothest result
  • Let the soup cool slightly before blending for easier handling and better texture
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