Preparation

Step: 1/7

Peel the celeriac and cut it into equally sized dices. You will need to get 400 g of clean celery.

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In a saucepan sweat oil, garlic, shallot and bay leaf over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

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Add the celeriac dices and stir for a minute. Pour the vegetable stock and let simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the celeriac is done.

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Meanwhile, prepare the Brussels sprouts. Remove the outer leaves and quarter the sprouts, leaving a piece of their petiole so that the leaves stick together.

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Blanch for a couple of minutes in boiling water, then drain and place in cold water. In a coated pan, warm 1 tbsp. of oil and add the garlic. Sweat for a minute and add the quartered Brussels sprouts. Salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

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Blend the soup with a mixer until you get a smooth and homogenous purée. Add a few spoonfuls of hot stock if you prefer a less thick and creamy consistency. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.

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Serve the hot celeriac cream and decorate it with the Brussels sprouts, drops of extra virgin olive oil, oregano and sesame seeds.