Creamy Salsify Soup Recipes

CREAMY SALSIFY SOUP

Steps:

• Peel salsify (with gloves), rinse and immediately place in a bowl of water and lemon juice.
• Peel and dice onion and garlic. Peel and dice potatoes. Heat oil in a saucepan and saute onion and garlic until translucent. Drain salsify and cut into pieces. Add salsify and potatoes to the pan and deglaze pan with broth. Simmer for about 20 minutes on low heat. Puree soup and strain through a fine sieve. Pour back into the pot, add more broth or simmer down to reach desired consistency.
• Cook bacon until golden brown in a hot roasting pan. Drain on paper towels.
• Add approximately 100 grams (approximatley 3 1/2 ounces) of crème fraîche to the soup and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and pour into bowls. Top with bacon and remaining crème fraîche and serve.

POOR MAN'S OYSTER STEW - CREAMY SALSIFY SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the salsify and water to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until tender but not mushy.
• Stir in cream, butter, salt and pepper.
• Cook and stir for 4 minutes or until butter is melted and cream is heated through.
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SALSIFY SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan heat oil over medium heat and saute onions and leek slowly, without browning, until soft, about 20 minutes. Add salsify and celery and saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add stock and simmer, partly covered, until salsify is tender, about 50 minutes. Set aside.
• In batches, puree soup in a blender. Pour through a sieve into a saucepan and heat through. Season to taste. Ladle into bowls, floating a teaspoon of truffle oil on top.

CREAMY SALSIFY GRATIN

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with water and add lemon juice or vinegar.
• Peel the salsify and trim the ends.
• Transfer the salsify to the acidulated water as you peel it.
• Slice the salsify 1/4 inch thick (a mandoline or food processor makes this a quick process).
• Return the salsify immediately to the water to keep it white.
• Move the oven rack to the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a large soup pot, melt the butter.
• Add the flour and cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
• Add the half-and-half and bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
• Cook, whisking, for about 3 minutes, or until the half-and-half is slightly thickened.
• Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Drain the salsify and pat it completely dry.
• Add the salsify to the pot and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Pour the salsify mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with the cheeses.
• Bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.
• Preheat the broiler and broil the gratin for about 5 minutes, or just until the cheese is golden and crusty.
• Let the gratin stand for 10 minutes before serving.