Celery Root Gnocchi In Roasted Apple Carrot Broth Recipes

CELERY ROOT GNOCCHI IN ROASTED APPLE-CARROT BROTH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush the carrots and apples with the vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast until golden, about 25 minutes, turning frequently. Transfer to a saucepan. Add the clove and cover with 1 quart cold water. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Set aside.
• Place the potatoes in a saucepan. Cover with cold water. Simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly, peel and chop fine. Set aside.
• Combine celery root and milk in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Set aside until cool.
• Combine potatoes, celery root, flour, salt and pepper. Pass the mixture through a ricer. Place on a lightly floured surface. Knead, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is soft and slightly sticky. Shape the dough into small dumplings. Set aside.
• Combine the apple-carrot and chicken broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Working in batches, drop the dumplings into the broth. Cook for 10 seconds after the dumplings rise to the surface, about 3 to 5 minutes total. Remove with a slotted spoon, and divide among 4 warmed bowls. Ladle the broth over the gnocchi. Sprinkle with Parmesan and thyme. Serve immediately.

CELERY ROOT AND APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add celery root, apples, and onion. Cook until apples and some of celery root are translucent (do not brown), stirring often, about 15 minutes. Add 4 cups broth. Cover and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer covered until celery root and apples are soft, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
• Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin to desired consistency. Return soup to pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.
• Puree chives, grapeseed oil, and pinch of salt in blender until smooth.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange pancetta slices in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until pancetta is browned and crispy, about 18 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Crumble pancetta. DO AHEAD: Chive oil and pancetta can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Rewarm soup over medium heat. Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle pancetta crumbles over each serving. Drizzle each bowl with chive oil.

CELERY ROOT AND CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• Place celery root and carrots in a large pot; add 6 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until tender, 30-35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Purée in a blender with yogurt, honey, coriander, and ginger until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
• Serve soup topped with celery leaves and apple.