Velvety Celeriac & Sweet Leek Soup with a Thyme-Gruyère Roll (includes complimentary surprise dessert)

This Tuesday, Ragna’s Table welcomes you to a cozy, French-inspired meal of Velvety Celeriac & Sweet Leek Soup with a Thyme-Gruyère Roll. Celery root and leeks are gently cooked with onion and garlic, then simmered in vegetable broth until tender. Blended until smooth, they become a pale, silky soup with the earthy flavor of celeriac and the delicate sweetness of leeks.

Celeriac, also known as celery root, has a flavor all its own: gently nutty and savory, with a hint of celery. Cooking the leeks slowly brings out their sweetness and gives the soup depth without overpowering its main ingredients. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a little fresh thyme finish each bowl, adding fragrance and richness.

Celeriac provides fiber and potassium, while leeks contribute fiber and beneficial plant compounds. Blending the vegetables creates the soup’s velvety texture and allows their natural sweetness to shine.

Alongside the soup is a homemade Thyme-Gruyère Roll. Gruyère is baked into the soft dough, bringing a warm, savory cheese flavor, while thyme adds a gentle herbal note. Golden on the outside and tender within, the roll is lovely pulled apart and dipped into the soup.

From the smooth, fragrant soup to the freshly baked roll, this meal celebrates the pleasure of simple ingredients prepared with care. It is a comforting dinner to settle into as the days grow cooler.

I can’t wait to cook this for you!