Celeriac and thyme soup with crispy shallots
Earthy celeriac blitzed smooth with thyme and topped with crisp fried shallots.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.63 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and thyme for 1 minute.
5 min - 2
Add the celeriac and stock. Simmer for 25 minutes until the celeriac is very soft.
25 min - 3
Meanwhile toss the shallots in the cornflour. Fry in the rest of the oil for 5 minutes until deep golden and crisp, then drain.
5 min - 4
Blend the soup until silky smooth. Season with black pepper.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and scatter with the crispy shallots.
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