Creamy Potato and Celery Puree

8 servings

40 minutes

Creamy potato and celery puree is a refined dish of French cuisine that combines the tenderness of potatoes with the subtle spice of celery. This puree features a velvety texture and rich creamy flavor enhanced by piquant notes of garlic and black pepper. Historically, the combination of root vegetables in puree originates from old French rural recipes where celery was added to deepen the flavor of the dish. This puree is perfect as a side for meat and fish dishes but can also be an independent gastronomic delight. Thanks to butter and rich cream, the puree gains richness and a melt-in-the-mouth consistency, while a mixer makes it airy. It’s an ideal choice for those who appreciate simplicity in preparation and exquisite taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 198.5
• Proteins: 3.2g
• Fats: 13.2g
• Carbohydrates: 18.9g

Ingredients

• Potato: 450 g
• Celery root: 900 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Butter: 50 g
• Cream 40%: 150 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes and celery. Cut the celery root into cubes and place it in a bowl of water, cut the potatoes into slightly larger cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 450 g
   • Celery root: 900 g

2. Transfer the prepared vegetables to separate pots. Add a clove of garlic to each and fill with water. Add salt and boil until ready for about 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Drain into a colander, transfer to a large dish, add butter and cream, and season with pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Cream 40%: 150 ml
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Whip the puree with a mixer until smooth.