Celery Root Soup with Spiced Maple Vinegar

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Place celery root in a saucepan with 3⅔ cups water and the heavy cream. Add 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste, bring to a simmer and cook until celery root is very tender, about 35 minutes.

2. Step 2

   While celery root cooks, combine maple syrup, vinegar, allspice and cloves in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.

3. Step 3

   When celery root is tender, purée contents of saucepan. Reheat and season to taste with salt and white pepper. Remove from heat and cover until ready to serve.

4. Step 4

   To serve, pour 1½ tablespoons of warm maple syrup mixture in each of 8 teacups. Reheat soup and ladle over syrup. Serve at once.