Apple Rutabaga Soup Swede To You Brits Recipes

APPLE RUTABAGA SOUP (SWEDE TO YOU BRITS!)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, over medium high heat, melt the butter.
• Add all the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent.
• Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until all the vegetables are cooked through and tender.
• Puree the vegetables in a blender or food processor, or if you are lucky like me and have one use a handheld food liquidizer.
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into the same pot you used to cook it inches Add the cream, maple syrup, salt and cayenne pepper.
• Return the pot to the stove, bring soup to a simmer, then serve in hot bowls!
• I like to cut buttered bread into small shapes and toast them in the oven til crispy and golden to float on top for an added garnish!

RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE) APPLE GRATIN

Steps:

• When you have peeled the rutabaga cut it in half lengthwise, then into quarters.
• Thinly slice each quarter crosswise and place in boiling water.
• Cover and cook apprx 10 minutes or until almost tender.
• Drain& set aside.
• In a large bowl whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth.
• Add Apples, salt, pepper& savory (thyme).
• Toss to coat the apples.
• Add Rutabagas& gently toss to mix all the ingredients.
• Pour into an 8" oven proof dish, cover and bake at 350F (180C) for 20 minutes Meanwhile in a bowl toss the bread crumbs, parsley& butter.
• Sprinkle the crumbs over the rutabagas (after their first 20 minute bake), return to the oven uncovered for a further 20 minutes or until the rutabagas are tender.
• Broil for a couple of minutes to allow the gratin to get golden.
• Serve hot.

RUTABAGA SOUP

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients except the rice into a pot and bring to a boil; add the rice, cover and lower the heat; simmer until vegetables are very soft, about 50 minutes.
• In batches, puree the cooked mixture in a food processor until very, very smooth; return to a storage container, add salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate overnight.
• Reheat gently before serving.

SWEET POTATO AND RUTABAGA SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat olive oil in pan.
• 2. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent.
• 3. Add sweet potato and rutabaga to pan.
• 4. Cover with chicken stock.
• 5. Bring to a boil.
• 6. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until veggies are soft.
• 7. Add milk and cider and mix with an immersion blender.
• 8. Add salt and pepper to taste.