Celeriac and Pear Soup
"A hearty and thick soup made with vegetables, the root of the celery plant, and pears. Very warming. It is very popular in England. Don't be intimidated by all the ingredients, most can be omitted according to taste or availability. Apples can be substituted for the pears, if desired. Garnish with a pinch of fresh parsley, a slice of butter, or a small glob of cream. Enjoy with a hearty bread or crackers."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 15 of 16 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Pear | 1 medium (178g) | 101 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Shallot | 1 tbsp minced (10g) | 7 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Tarragon | 1 tsp dried (0.5g) | 2 |
| Sage | 1 tsp ground (0.7g) | 2 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Celeriac | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 celeriac (celery roots), peeled and cubed
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3 pears - peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste