County Clare Irish Root Soup Recipe

Name: County Clare Irish Root Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 leeks (white part only), sliced; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, halved,; boiled and oven-roasted (see note); 4 cups vegetable stock; 2 cups whipping cream plus whipped cream for garnish; Pinch of salt; Pinch of white pepper; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
2 leeks (white part only), sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, halved,
boiled and oven-roasted (see note)
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups whipping cream plus whipped cream for garnish
Pinch of salt
Pinch of white pepper
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

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1. Heat oil and butter in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots, leeks, garlic and sweet potatoes. Saute until leeks are translucent, about 8 minutes.
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2. Add stock and cream. Cover and simmer until carrots and potatoes are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
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3. Puree soup in batches in blender. Return soup to same saucepan. Add salt, pepper and sugar. Taste and adjust seasonings.
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4. Stir soup over medium heat until heated through. Ladle into bowls and top with whipped cream.
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5. NOTE: Boil potatoes about 10 minutes, then oven-roast by placing potatoes on cookie sheet in 350 degree F oven about 30 minutes, or until browned and tender.

840

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced, 2 leeks (white part only), sliced, and more.

Yes, County Clare Irish Root Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

County Clare Irish Root Soup

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