Celery Root Bisque Soup with Garlic Pita Croutons - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ((or unsalted butter if not Vegan.))
• 1 cup leeks (whites and light green only)
• 2 cups celery root ( peeled, ½” dice (how to peel it*))
• 1 cup yukon gold potatoes
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper ( fresh or roasted, ½ “dice)
• 1/2 cup carrots (peeled, 1/2” dice)
• 5 1/2 cups homemade vegetable broth ((or homemade chicken broth if not Vegan))
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 5" pita breads
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
• 1 teaspoon garlic (peeled & minced )
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves ( cleaned, dried and chopped fine)