Name: Celery Bisque with Stilton Toasts
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 4 cups sliced celery (about 8 stalks); 1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 2 medium); 3/4 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced; 4 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth; 1/3 cup plus additional crème fraîche; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Chopped fresh parsley (optional); Stilton Toasts

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Celery Bisque with Stilton ToastsPornchai Mittongtare

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

4 cups sliced celery (about 8 stalks)

1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 2 medium)

3/4 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced

4 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth

1/3 cup plus additional crème fraîche

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Stilton Toasts

Preparation

Step 1
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery and leeks. Sauté until celery is slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes and 4 cups broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, until all vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return to same pot. Whisk in 1/3 cup crème fraîche and cayenne pepper. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before serving, adding more broth to thin if desired.)
Step 2
Ladle soup into bowls. Swirl 1 to 2 teaspoons additional crème fraîche into each. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Serve with Stilton Toasts.

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