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Salsify Soup Recipe

A little know vegetable, salsify, is what makes this savory soup so delicious. It is great on a cool day with a slice of homemade bread.—Louise Stinson, Plymouth, Indiana

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Salsify Soup Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 25 35

Ingredients

2 cups peeled and cubed salsify
3 cups water
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

Directions

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. Stir in cream, butter, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 4 minutes or until butter is melted and cream is heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was not tested by our staff home economists.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 260 calories, 18 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 272 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Salsify Soup in Country Extra September 2003, p37