Name: Cheese and Celery Bisque
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter; 2 large stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; bouqut garni (thyme, parsley stems, and bay leaf); ¼ cup heavy cream; ¾ cup cheddar cheese; salt & pepper, to taste; freshly grated nutmeg and chopped chives for garnish

Prep Time5 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Indulge in a sumptuous Cheese and Celery Bisque soup that teases your taste buds with subtle notes of celery, carrot, and aromatic herbs. This delightful dish is best savored immediately upon preparation, as prolonged heating the cream and cheese can burn. If you'd like to prepare it in advance, simply hold off on incorporating the cream and cheese until you're ready to serve. To further enhance the sensory experience, consider topping your soup with chives or crispy croutons for a satisfying crunch.

1 tbsp butter

2 large stalks celery, finely chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cups chicken broth

bouqut garni (thyme, parsley stems, and bay leaf)

¼ cup heavy cream

¾ cup cheddar cheese

salt & pepper, to taste

freshly grated nutmeg and chopped chives for garnish

1

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, celery and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the stock, bouqut garni and bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes,

sautéed vegetables

2

Strain the soup, pressing firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and return soup to pan. Stir in cream, set over low heat and simmer 5 minutes. Slowly add the cheese, stirring constantly until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. (Do not allow the soup to boil)

celery soup stage

3

Ladle into soup bowls and grate a little nutmeg over each and garnish with chives or celery leaves.

CategorySoupCuisineEuropean, FrenchTags#stove-top, #vegetarian

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