How to Make French Onion Soup with Celeriac - A Step-by-Step Guide

French Onion Soup is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Its rich and savory flavors are the epitome of comfort food, making it the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold winter's day. This recipe puts a unique twist on the traditional French Onion Soup by adding celeriac, also known as celery root, to the mix. The addition of celeriac brings a subtle sweetness and earthy flavor to the soup, making it a delightful variation on the classic.

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Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 large sweet onions, chopped
  • 1 celeriac (celery root), chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 head garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • Cajun seasoning to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 loaf French bread, toasted and sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Slice the top off the whole head of garlic, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and season with salt. Wrap loosely in foil, and bake 45 minutes, or until the cloves are very soft. Squeeze the cloves into a small bowl, and mix with the 1/2 cup softened butter.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the pot, and blend with the oil. Stir in the onions and celery root, and saute until the onions are lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium low, and mix in the beef broth, wine, and vegetable broth. Mix in the chopped garlic, and season with paprika, parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • Spread the toasted bread slices with the garlic butter. Ladle the soup into oven safe bowls, and place the bowls on a baking sheet. Reserving remaining bread, place one slice of toasted bread on top of the soup in each bowl, and sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
  • Broil soup 5 minutes in the preheated oven, until the Swiss cheese is melted. Cool for about 2 minutes before serving warm with remaining garlic bread.
  • Nutrition

    567 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 979mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 369mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 637mg