Creamy Root Veggie Soup

Name: Creamy Root Veggie Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 cup: 295 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 851mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.

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sewhere

Oct 3, 2019

What is celery root?
Cindy

Dec 29, 2018

Could you make this in an instant potplease [email protected]
suefalk

Oct 27, 2017

This recipe was a pleasant surprise. Delicious! I was looking for a new preparation to my pan-fried parsnips. It didn't disappoint.
cbenne12

Nov 4, 2015

Absolutely delicious! I wouldn't change a thing about this recipe.
KelliHill

Jan 18, 2015

This soup was good, had a sweeter flavor than I expected.
MissAshley21

Dec 8, 2014

This soup was delicious. I decided to add ham along with the bacon. The first time around that i made this, there were too many complaints about there not being enough meat. Great recipe.