Celeriac, Spinach & Horseradish Soup

1 carrot    (finely chopped)
1 small onion    (    “         )
2 celery stalks    (    “         )
1 leek
1 head celeriac
1 bag of spinach
2 pints of vegetable stock
Grated fresh horseradish (or is using from a jar 1 ½ teaspoon)
2 rashers of streaky bacon
¼ pint of double cream

Method;

  • Sweat the carrot, onion, celery, leek and celeriac until soft
  • Add vegetable stock and bring to the boil and then simmer gently for 20 minutes
  • Whilst pot is simmering roast the grated horseradish and streaky bacon in oven, when crispy remove and allow to cool.  Finely chop bacon.
  • Add spinach to the pot and blitz well with a hand blender
  • Add cream and season with cracked black pepper to taste
  • Serve into bowls and top with the horseradish and bacon