Artichoke and Celery Root Soup

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==Ingredients==
=== Spiced almonds ===
* 1 egg white
* ½ cup sliced almonds
* ¼ tsp ground cumin
* ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
* ¼ tsp paprika
* ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
* ¼ tsp salt
=== Artichoke soup ===
* 4 large globe artichokes, 8 to 10 oz. each or enough smaller ones to equal about 3 lb.
* 1 medium-sized celery root, about 1 lb.
* 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 3 cups vegetable stock
* 2 cups heavy cream
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
==Directions==
=== Spiced almonds ===
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Place egg white in a bowl, and beat until frothy.
# Add remaining ingredients, and stir until almonds are coated.
# Spread out evenly over bottom of a baking dish.
# Toast, stirring often, until almonds are lightly browned, for 15 to 20 minutes.
# Cool completely before using.
=== Artichoke soup ===
# Remove stems, and snap off all outer leaves from artichokes.
# Pull out cone of tender inner leaves, and scrape away central choke.
# Trim away any dark green bits from bottoms.
# Put artichokes into acidulated water to prevent discoloration.
# Cut trimmed artichoke hearts into thick slices.
# Trim, peel and halve celery root, and cut halves into thick slices.
# Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
# Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, for 3 to 5 minutes.
# Add artichokes and celery root, and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, for about 3 minutes.
# Pour in vegetable stock, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat to low, and cover.
# Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
# Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
# Put vegetables into a food processor, and, working in batches, pur8ee until smooth.
# Return to pan, and pour in cream.
# Season with salt and pepper, and warm over low heat, taking care not to boil.
# Ladle soup into warmed bowls, and garnish with spiced almonds before serving.
Category:Vegetarian Soup Recipes
Category:Artichoke Soup Recipes
Category:Celeriac Recipes
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