Step 2

Remove the pork chop, debone, and thinly slice the meat. Set aside.

Step 3

Add the celery, carrots, potato, onion, leek, and celeriac to the soup. Return to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, adding a little water if vegetables begin to stick.

Step 4

Add the smoked sausage for the final 15 minutes of cooking. When the vegetables are tender, remove the bacon and sausage, slice thinly, and set aside.

Step 5

For a smooth consistency, blend with a stick blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then return all the sliced meats to the soup.

Step 6

Serve in heated bowls garnished with slices of rookworst and chopped celery leaf.