Silky, smooth and wonderfully comforting, this Celeriac and Blue Velouté is a celebration of the rich, earthy flavours of seasonal Scottish produce. The delicate sweetness and gentle nuttiness of celeriac provide the perfect foundation for the distinctive character of Howgate Blue, whose creamy texture and mellow blue flavour bring depth and a delicious savoury richness to the dish.
Made by Inverloch Cheese Co. in Campbeltown, Howgate Blue is a beautifully creamy Scottish cheese that adds both elegance and character to this simple yet sophisticated soup. Blended into a velvety smooth velouté, it creates a wonderfully balanced dish that is equally suited to a relaxed lunch or an impressive dinner party starter.

Finished with your choice of garnish, this is a lovely way to showcase the versatility of Scottish artisan cheese and make the most of a humble seasonal vegetable.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

1 celeriac, peeled and roughly chopped
2 shallots, diced
1 leek, sliced and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, sliced
Two sprigs rosemary
75g unsalted butter
500ml chicken stock
250ml water
220g Inverloch Cheese’s Howgate Kintyre Blue – reserve a little for garnish
100ml double cream
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Salt and white pepper
Extra virgin olive oil for garnish

Method

1. Heat half the butter and slowly cook the leek, onions and garlic until very soft, sweet and translucent. It will take at least 15 minutes to get the full flavour from the veg so don’t rush it.  Add the rosemary, chopped celeriac, water and chicken stock and bring to the boil.
2. Cover and simmer for 20 – 30 minutes or until the celeriac is very tender. Add the cream, remaining butter, crumble in the cheese and simmer for another 3 minutes or so. Remove the rosemary stalks.
3.  Blend until smooth. Season with salt and white pepper if needed.
4. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan and sprinkle on each bowl with some of the reserved cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and enjoy.

Enjoyed discovering Howgate Blue? Why not explore more from The Inverloch Cheese Company, the family-run cheesemaker based in Campbeltown, Argyll? From their award-winning Howgate cheeses like Brie and Campbeltown Loch cheese to their distinctive flavoured waxed cheddars, there’s plenty more Scottish cheese to discover.

Visit www.scotcheese.com to explore the full range and learn more about the passionate producers behind these delicious cheeses.