Celeriac + Lentil Onion Soup

Celeriac + Lentil Onion Soup
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
2 large red onions, quartered then thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 celeriac bulb, peeled and grated
2 cups dry (rinsed) black lentils (green puy will work as well)
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp dried thyme
2 tbsp whole dijon mustard
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp sea salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
8 cups stock or water
¼ cup AP flour mixed with ½ cup water
Preparation
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large pot on a low heat.
Sauté onions for 15 minutes.
Add garlic, stir then increase to high heat.
Add 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar to de-glaze and stir.
Add grated celeriac and cook for 1 minute.
Then add rinsed lentils, stock, bay leaf, thyme, dijon, maple, sea salt, and pepper and allow to come to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for another 30 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and discard.
Add thickener (¼ cup AP flour mixed with ½ cup water) and shut off heat.
Season to taste with sea salt and pepper.
Serve with delicious crusty bread or grated parmesan (optional).
Enjoy!