Pear And Celeriac Soup With Chives

 
Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
•  1 large onion, chopped
•  ½ tsp fennel seed
•  2 cloves garlic 
•  1 celeriac, peeled and chopped
•  4 pears, peeled, cored and chopped
•  700ml vegetable stock
•  1 bunch chives, chopped 
•  cream, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions
 

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion, fennel seed, garlic and some seasoning and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Add the celeriac, pears and the stock and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Purée until smooth in a food processor or blender. Pour into 4 large bowls and scatter the chives over. For an extra rich finish, drizzle with a little cream, if you like.