Celery Root and Cauliflower Soup--so yummy and warm

Celery Root and Cauliflower Soup

This is such a wonderful soup and easy to make. It fits in perfectly with Phase II of the O2 Diet. I adapted it from a recipe I found on epicurious.com. You will see inserts for a Paleo version below:


1granny smith apple or 1 pear, cored and chopped (omit for paleo)
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 parsnip, sliced (triple for paleo)
1 head cauliflower, chopped

1 celery root, peeled and chopped
4 cups vegetable (o2) or chicken broth (paleo), preferably homemade but in carton ok: Imagine brand is good
1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp dry mustard

 black pepper to taste

In large pot, cook celery root, cauliflower and parsnip in the vegetable or chicken broth until soft.  Meanwhile, sauté onion and pear or apple if using in butter until soft and lightly golden.

Transfer all to blender or food processor with thyme, mustard and black pepper. Puree.

Garnish with:

Chive oil
turkey bacon bits (o2) or bacon bits (paleo)

Chive oil:
1/2 c. chopped chives
1/2 c. olive oil
whirl in food processor until pretty smooth

 bacon bits: lay  bacon slices on several paper towels on plate. cover with more paper towels. microwave for about 3 minutes or until desired doneness achieved. remove paper towels and blot any oil with more paper towels. crumble when cooled enough to handle

Garnish 1 cup soup with 1 tsp chive oil and 1 tsp bacon bits

Superb served with sausages.