Celeriac Soup With Coriander And Chilli

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I created this for a contest for a british cooking magazine. It's a spicy soup with a middle eastern flavour, great for warming your belly when the cold weather rolls in. You could also substitute a root vegetable like turnip for the celeriac.

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Steps

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In a large saucepan , saut the onion , chilli and garlic in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes over a medium high heat.

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Stir in the cumin and season with salt and pepper.

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Add the celeriac , along with the chicken broth and water.

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Bring up to a boil , then reduce the heat , cover the pan and let simmer for 10-15 minutes or just until the celeriac is cooked.

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Remove from the heat and use a handblender or food processor to puree the soup until smooth.

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Stir in most of the chopped coriander and milk.

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Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper , if needed.

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Ladle into bowls , sprinkle over a few coriander leaves and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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onion, red chile, garlic, olive oil, cumin, celeriac, chicken broth, water, fresh coriander, whole milk, salt & freshly ground black pepper