fireman bob's celery soup my way....

Recipe by
Bob Cooney
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Ellen Bates asked for a better celery soup... Here You go Ellen...... ENJOY !!!!!!

yield 6 to 8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fireman bob's celery soup my way....

  • 2 md
    celery root - fine dice
  • 1 lg
    white onion - fine dice
  • 4 tsp
    green onion - fine dice
  • 2 stalk
    celery - fine dice
  • 1/4 c
    celery leaves - fine dice
  • 2 slice
    smoked bacon - thick cut - fine dice
  • 4 c
    vegetable stock - homemade or store bought - your choice
  • 1 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh thyme - fine dice
  • 2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp
    fresh ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    celery salt - or to taste
  • 1 tsp
    season salt - or to taste ( i use lawrys )
  • 1 tsp
    fresh cracked black pepper - or to taste

How To Make fireman bob's celery soup my way....

  • 1
    In a large Dutch Oven, add bacon, render grease using medium heat
  • 2
    Add the celery root, onion, green onion, celery, celery leaves, thyme, nutmeg, celery salt, season salt, pepper. Cook on low heat for 10 mintes.
  • 3
    With the vegetables softened and bacon is browned, add 1/2 cup stock and let simmer for 5 minutes, add remaining stock and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • 4
    Add the cream and worcestershire sauce.
  • 5
    Bring soup to a boil, turn down heat down and simmer and let cook for 30 more minutes
  • 6
    Serve hot, with a great Crusty Bread.
  • 7
    ENJOY !!!
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