New Year, New Recipe: Cauliflower, Celery Root, and Apple Soup

Soup is one of my absolute favorite meals. I don’t care how hot it is, I crave it year round. To kick off the New Year and my 2015 cleaner eating resolution, here is a yummy and filling cauliflower, celery root, and apple soup recipe to get you through the cold and post-holiday coma.

The Recipe:

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 small leek, halved and sliced
• 1 small celery root, peeled and chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 small apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (I use pink ladies)
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup milk (I use 2%)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• Fresh nutmeg, salt, and pepper to season
• Cilantro for garnish
• Roasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread cauliflower florets out on a cookie sheet and toss with 1 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil so that all the florets are evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 20 minutes until golden and deeply browned in some areas. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and leek and saute until translucent and soft, 5 minutes. Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper halfway through the cooking process.
3. Add celery root and cook until slightly browned and soft, 8 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the chopped apples and thyme, stir and cook until apples are soft, 5-8 minutes.
5. Add the cauliflower, apple cider vinegar, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the celery root is soft.
6. Remove soup from the heat. With an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Add milk and Greek yogurt, stirring and pureeing to mix it in. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh nutmeg to taste. Serve with cilantro and roasted pumpkin seeds.

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