Celery Root and Chestnut Soup

1 medium onion, diced small 1 stalk celery, diced small

1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, diced small

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for sweating the vegetables

1 large bulb celery root, peeled and diced (about 2 1/2 cups)

4 cups milk

Salt

Pepper

Juice from 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons, or to taste)

Sweat the onions, celery, leeks and garlic in a small amount of olive oil until soft without browning, for about 5 minutes. Add celery root and sweat for 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add milk and then add water to cover, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.

Puree the milk mixture in a blender with 1 teaspoon olive oil and lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.

Prepare the chestnut puree. Saute shallots, garlic, thyme and chestnuts over medium heat for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan by adding the Calvados. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add water and simmer until tender. Puree the mixture in a blender, adding water to adjust consistency.

To plate: Pour 5 ounces of celery root soup and 1/4 cup of chestnut puree into each bowl.