Celery Root Bisque with Thyme Croutons

Name: Celery Root Bisque with Thyme Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter; 1 cup celery; ½ cup shallots; 2 pounds celery roots; 1 whole russet potato; 5 cups chicken broth; 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme; ¼ cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

A creamy, elegant soup featuring tender celery root, potato, and fresh thyme. This velvety bisque combines the earthy flavors of celeriac with aromatic shallots and celery, finished with a touch of cream for richness.

6 servings

1 hr 1 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup butter
•1 cup celery
•½ cup shallots
•2 pounds celery roots
•1 whole russet potato
•5 cups chicken broth
•1½ teaspoons fresh thyme
•¼ cup whipping cream
•1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Cooking Instructions

1.
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add celery; cover and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add shallots; sauté uncovered 3 minutes. Stir in celery root cubes and potato, then broth and 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme. Increase heat to high; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly.
46 min
2.
Working in batches, transfer soup to blender and puree until smooth. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.)
10 min
3.
Stir cream into soup and bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with additional chopped thyme and serve.
5 min