French Onion Soup with Celeriac Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 08, 2004

This was good. Well seasoned. Unfortunately, I made a special trip to a grocery store 20 minutes away to buy celeriac and when I got home I found out it was fennel. Oh well. I was disappointed but made due. I just chopped some celery fine and added it with the onions. I don't know what celeriac would add to this soup because it was good without it. This was not too salty, not too winey, just right. You'll have to cook the onions a long time to get them right (about a half hour) but that's important. The roasted garlic butter was a great touch.

—amydoll

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 04, 2011

I wanted to love this recipe, and I actually thought it was quite good, but no one in my family was very enthusiastic about it. It smelled great simmering this afternoon. Used gluten-free French rolls as we have celiac family members, the underside disintegrated into the soup, but it made it kind of like a ribolitta. The taste of the celeriac was complimentary, but I don't think I would go the Cajun seasoning route again.

—mainergirl

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13 Ratings

May 12, 2005

Recipe submitter popping in to say, fresh fennel would change the flavor quite a bit but would probably be a great addition. Might add to immune boosting too, same with anything in the onion/garlic family. Celery root is a big round ugly lumpy beige root, usually about the size of a grapefruit. It's a specialty veg, might have to ask your store to order. Can be kind of expensive -- I usually only buy it for holidays -- but it's a nice addition to soups and mashes.

—Cassandra

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Jan 22, 2005

I love this soup and the celeriac really makes it something different! I use only beef broth and put fresh parsley in. I also cut the onions into long thin strips before sauteing which gives the soup a great texture! This has become my standard soup to make when someone's sick, since the garlic (I put a whole head in) and onions make great immune boosters!

—CERAWALLACE

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Mar 16, 2008

My husband absolutely LOVED this soup! I had purchased some celeriac and came across this recipe by using the "ingredient search" function. What luck! This was an easy, tasty and unique approach to a classic soup. I was sceptical at first about adding red wine, but the flavor it added was rich and hearty. I didn't have any beef stock on hand, so I used 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of water and 2 beef bullion cubes. It turned out fine, though perhaps a little salty. I'll try using beef broth (or just one bullion cube) next time. I used Gruyere to melt atop the soup, which melts nicely and isn't a strong as "Swiss" cheese.

—mrs.g

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Sep 21, 2009

This is a nice soup and the celeriac adds a nice fresh flavour to it. The onions and celeriac need to be cooked for at least 30 minutes or longer to get them nice and golden.

—RoseRover

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Feb 16, 2010

I really liked this soup! It was easy and delicious.

—KathyinColumbus

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Feb 08, 2010

Wonderful. Didn't have red wine on hand but added a bit of vinegar and sugar. Also two small hot peppers to spice it up. Served with a chicken in buttery olive sauce, this made a heavenly Sunday lunch. Luckily here in my village in France we have a local farmer's market where celeriac is the single least expensive item per weight. Merci!

—delicieux

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Nutrition

Calories
567 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
55.4 g
18%

Cholesterol
66 mg
22%

Fat
28.7 g
44%

Fiber
5 g
20%

Protein
19.2 g
38%

Sodium
1076 mg
43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

French Onion Soup with Celeriac

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 567
Calories from Fat: 258

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.7g 44 %
Saturated Fat 15.6g 78 %
Cholesterol 66mg 22 %
Sodium 1076mg 43 %
** Potassium 637mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 55.4g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 5g 20 %
Protein 19.2g 38 %
** Sugars 7g
** Vitamin A 26 %
** Vitamin C 29 %
** Calcium 46 %
** Iron 40 %
** Thiamin 41 %
** Niacin 59 %
** Vitamin B6 34 %
** Magnesium 23 %
** Folate 60 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.