Root Soup W/Blue Cheese Recipe

Name: Root Soup W/Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 leeks, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only); 1 onion, thinly sliced; 4 cups rutabagas, peeled and diced; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 russet potato, peeled and diced; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 1 cup 10% cream or 1 cup 2% low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar or 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; ⅓ cup blue cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons fresh chives or 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 leeks, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cups rutabagas, peeled and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 russet potato, peeled and diced
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 cup 10% cream or 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon cider vinegar or 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
⅓ cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh chives or 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

1
In large pot melt butter over medium heat; fry leeks and onion, stirring often, until translucent, about 12 minutes.
2
Add rutabaga, carrot, potato, salt, pepper and nutmeg; cook for 5 minutes.
3
Stir in stock and water; bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
5
In batches, puree soup in blender until smooth, or use hand blender directly in the pot.
6
Return to pot.
7
Stir in cream/milk and vinegar; bring just to boil over medium heat.
8
Ladle into bowls.
9
Garnish with cheese and chives.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 leeks, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only), 1 onion, thinly sliced, 4 cups rutabagas, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Root Soup W/Blue Cheese 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.

Root Soup W/Blue Cheese

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