Celeriac and Carrot Soup

Description
Serve with garlic croutons and flat leaf parsley

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 onion, peeled and chopped
 * 1 lb / 450 g celeriac, peeled and chopped
 * 1 lb / 450 g carrots, peeled and chopped
 * 1½ pt / 900 ml chicken or vegetable stock
 * salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a large heavy based pan fry the onion until soften.
 * 2) Add the celeriac and carrots and stir fry for about 5 minutes.
 * 3) Add the stock and seasoning and mix well.
 * 4) Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and bring the soup slowly to the boil reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
 * 5) Tip the soup into a blender and blend until smooth.