Bacon , Broccoli & Celeriac Soup
Right it got a bit frizz , well cool last couple of days so it’s soup invention season.
Serves 4 Cooking time 45 minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 rashers of smokey dry cured bacon or lardon equivalent
2 small onions , finely chopped
1 small celeriac , peeled and finely chopped
1 small broccoli head , split into florets
700 ml veg stock
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon , fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
100 g of fresh baby leaf spinach : I use rainbow bright chard because i love the funky colours
Salt & fresh ground black pepper.
Heat oil in pan , fry bacon until crispy remove and set aside
Fry onions until soft , addd celeriac and broccoli , then cook for 5 minutes.
Add crispy bacon , stock and herbs bring to boil , cover and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Remove soup from heat , add spinach leaves , stirring in leaves to wilt them.
Blend until smooth , then return to pan .
Season to taste,
Consume
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