Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsSantacaféChilled Celery Root Soup Recipe

Chilled Celery Root Soup Recipe

Inspired by Santacafé
Time1h
Serves4

Peanut Butter Sesame Crumb | Vadouvan Yogurt | Celery Gremolata

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Peanut Butter Sesame Crumb

Vadouvan Yogurt

Celery Gremolata

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Soup

    Peel and dice the celery root. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent. Add celery root and vegetable broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until celery root is tender, about 20 minutes. Blend until smooth, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator.

Peanut Butter Sesame Crumb Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Crumb

    In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sesame seeds, breadcrumbs, and salt. Drizzle with olive oil and mix until crumbly. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.

Vadouvan Yogurt Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Yogurt

    In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with vadouvan spice blend until well combined. Set aside.

Celery Gremolata Preparation

  1. 4

    Make Gremolata

    Finely chop celery leaves and garlic. In a small bowl, combine with lemon zest and olive oil. Mix well.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Serve the Soup

    In serving bowls, ladle chilled celery root soup. Top with vadouvan yogurt, sprinkle with peanut butter sesame crumb, and finish with celery gremolata.

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