CREAMY ROOT VEGGIE SOUP

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On chilly nights, we fill the pot with parsnips and celery root for a smooth, creamy soup. Garlic, bacon and fresh thyme make it even better. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bacon strips, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large celery root, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups)
6 medium parsnips, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
6 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add celery root, parsnips, stock and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream, 2 teaspoons thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg; heat through. Top servings with bacon and additional thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Sajjad Hasan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Ali raza Jutt
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Samkelisiwe Myendeki
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I love that this soup is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Merina Akter
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so comforting and warming.


Saurav Niroula
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I made this soup for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great soup to serve to a crowd.


Jamie Mccoy
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Nathaly Leon
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Vusi Masina
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Shahid and tiger bhai
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so rich and satisfying.


Liam Hyde
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This soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like, or even some cooked meat.


Fiaz Malik
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I added some shredded chicken to this soup and it was delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Deaundre Alveranga
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.


Sammy Taich
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so comforting and warming.


Foxy The1st
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I love that this soup is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Greg Pratt
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Alison Knezek
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Aoife Cassidy
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This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky eater son loved it.


Natasha Gabazzah
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This soup is amazing! The flavors of the roasted vegetables really come through, and the creamy broth is so rich and satisfying.