Ingredients for Celeriac Soup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 celeriac roots
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 lemon
How to Make Celeriac Soup
Fill a soup pot with enough water to avoid overflow and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once it comes to a boil, add 2 celeriac roots cut into cubes and 1 carrot finely chopped. Add 1/2 dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) of salt. When the carrots are cooked through, whisk 1 egg and the juice of half a lemon together in a bowl. Ladle some of the hot soup broth into the bowl to temper the mixture. Then stir it back into the soup, mixing continuously. After it comes to a boil, cook for another 5 minutes and remove from heat.
About This Recipe
Celeriac is a plant belonging to the Apiaceae (parsley) family. It is grown in almost every region of our country. Both its leaves and roots can be consumed as food. Its seeds are used for medicinal purposes. Essential oils, teas, and natural remedies are made from these seeds. The plant can grow up to 2 meters tall. Its flowers are a color between white and cream.
The Eastern Mediterranean countries are considered the homeland of the celeriac plant. Harvest season runs from May through October. Following the October celeriac harvest, the produce is used in cooking. The seeds are collected from October through November.
Celeriac is not only consumed as food and in salads — this plant is also used for its healing properties. Celeriac provides health benefits thanks to the powerful mineral salts and vitamins it contains. One of its most important properties is undoubtedly its diuretic effect. Celeriac has stimulating properties and is ideal for people with attention deficiencies. Celeriac purifies the blood. Sometimes foreign substances can enter our bloodstream. The celeriac plant helps cleanse these foreign substances from the blood that threaten our health. It also regulates blood flow. Thanks to its appetite-stimulating properties, it is also beneficial for those with poor appetite. It helps with digestive problems such as indigestion and gas. Celeriac aids digestion. Experts say that the leaves and stalks of celeriac contain substances that strengthen the stomach lining. Additionally, celeriac — which is recommended for consumption during the winter months — contains a high amount of fluids.
Today we wanted to make use of this healing plant and prepared our Celeriac Soup recipe. You should also definitely try our Celeriac and Butternut Squash Soup recipe at some point. Enjoy!
