Golden Root Soup

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A couple of often overlooked roots, rutabaga sand turnips, are sometimes thought to be bitter, but one quick way to take the bitterness out is to add a bit of sweetness. We’ve upped the ante with sweet potatoes and carrots to create a delicious soup with an abundance of healthy ingredients.

Course: Dinner, Soup

Keyword: fall soup, soup, soup recipes

Servings: people

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Irene McGuinness

Ingredients

2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1 large leek washed and sliced, light part only
1 small onion peeled and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
1 small rutabaga or turnip peeled and coarsely chopped
2 large carrots scraped and chopped, about 1 1/2 cups
1 sweet potato peeled and chopped, about 1 cup
4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1 Tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tsp coconut or brown sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 cup full-fat coconut milk plus extra if needed

Instructions

In large soup pot over medium heat, add oil, leek, and onion. Sauté until soft and clear. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
Add all remaining ingredients—except for coconut milk. Add a splash more water if needed to make sure vegetables are just about covered with liquid. Bring to a gentle boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
Using hand-held stick blender or transferring to high-speed blender, purée until creamy. Return to saucepan and stir in coconut milk. Heat through. Add a little more coconut milk or water if soup appears to be too thick. Season to taste with some added salt and pepper if you wish. Serve in bowls and garnish as desired.

Notes

Although readily available in most grocery stores, you can easily make your own. In small, heavy skillet, combine 6 star anise pods, 2 Tbsp fennel seeds, 2 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, and 3/4 tsp whole cloves. Toast over medium heat just until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Transfer to mini blender. Add 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon. Whirl until mixture is finely ground. It can be stored in an airtight small jar; use as needed. It’s equally delicious on roast chicken or pork.

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