Creamy Carrot And Celery Root Soup

Ingredients

• 6 small French carrots
• 2 ounces butter
• 1 slightly heaping tablespoon flour
• A few grains cayenne pepper
• Milk
• A few slices cooked celery root (celeriac)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon sherry (optional)
• Fried croutons for serving

Method

1. 1 Wash and scrape carrots. Boil in water until tender, then remove from heat.
2. 2 Mix carrots with milk and press through a sieve to create a smooth purée.
3. 3 Melt butter in a saucepan. Rub in flour and cayenne pepper to make a roux.
4. 4 Gradually stir in the carrot purée until smooth. Add celery root slices and salt.
5. 5 Stir in sherry if desired. Serve hot with fried croutons.