Cream of Celery Soup with Poached Egg and Soda Bread

Vegetarian celery soup served with homemade soda bread and poached eggs for a healthy winter meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1203.1 kcals 4812.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 151.3 grams 605.1 grams
Fat 50.7 grams 202.8 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.2 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
1
ml
Dairy
45
g
Butter
softened, plus extra for greasing and serving
625
ml
200
ml
6
unit
Eggs
free-range
GrainsCereals
340
g
Strong White Bread Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
1
l
Chicken Stock
hot, substitute with vegetable stock for vegetarian
NutsSeeds
1.5
tsp
1
tsp
2
unit
Garlic
cloves, grated
1
bunch
Flat leaf Parsley
leaves only
1
tsp
Celery Salt
to taste
OilsFats
1
ml
Rapeseed Oil
drizzle for garnish
Vegetables
1
unit
Onion
sliced
1
unit
Potato
floury such as Maris Piper, peeled and diced
1
kg
Celery
stalks trimmed and finely sliced, leaves reserved

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Grease a baking tray with a little butter.
  • Mix flours, butter, bicarbonate of soda, salt, peppercorns, and buttermilk to form a soft dough.
  • Shape the dough into a loaf, dust with flour, and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry onions and garlic for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the diced potato and fry for a further 5-6 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add sliced celery and simmer for 5-8 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in parsley leaves and double cream, then heat through.
  • Blend the soup until smooth, strain, and season.
  • Bring salted water and vinegar to a simmer.
  • Poach eggs in a vortex for 3-5 minutes until the whites set.
  • Chop celery leaves and drizzle eggs with oil and celery salt.
  • Serve soup in bowls with a poached egg on top and buttered soda bread.