Rustic Autumn Soup

Name: Rustic Autumn Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 13 servings (3-1/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 5 medium parsnips, chopped; 5 medium carrots, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped; 1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped; 1/2 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped roasted sweet red pepper; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups half-and-half cream; Optional garnish: additional cooked finely chopped carrots, parsnips and/or apples, fresh chives

This recipe is a great way to use the harvest of fall. The rich, velvety soup makes a special first course, and the flavors of root vegetables really shine with a subtle sweetness from apple. —Denice Hageli, Elmhurst, Illinois

Ingredients

5 medium parsnips, chopped
5 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped
1/2 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped roasted sweet red pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
Optional garnish: additional cooked finely chopped carrots, parsnips and/or apples, fresh chives

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the first 14 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Discard bay leaves. Cool slightly.
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; add cream and heat through. Garnish with additional cooked vegetables and/or apples and chives.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 134 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 384mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Rustic Autumn Soup in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2010

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BohemianOZ

Dec 21, 2013

Yummy blend of Fall/Winter flavors. The parsnips really shine in this recipe. I used a stick blender to purée (best kitchen appliance ever!). The only thing I would change next (and there will be a next time) is to use less cream. 2 cups really mellows the flavor. Next time I will only use 1 cup or even just 1/2 to round out the flavors. As one reviewer suggested, it's probably just as tasty without the cream (and even less caloric)!
dalbailey

Apr 11, 2013

i made this again and added 1 tsp of curry paste awesome gave it more flavour
dalbailey

Feb 7, 2013

this was so easy to make and the taste was great and such a healthy soup i would make it over and over again
decar48

Jan 27, 2013

We liked this although we usually eat spicier.
Ellen Gines

Jan 3, 2013

My entire family loves this soup. It's so easy and delicious! I save time by using my food processor to slice the veggies. Then they don't have to cook as long, and the food processor is out when it's time to puree the soup. It is just as tasty without the half and half.
JLinnGS

Dec 8, 2012

Very good with a lot of flavor. Everyone enjoyed it even those who are not fans of soup and picky eaters. I will make this again soon.
shellym2

Nov 18, 2012

Not a fan of the flavor of these veggies together. It sounded very nice, looking at the recipe, but left alot to be desired. Not sure what it was lacking..that special 'flavor' of something. Could have done without the tarragon taste also. Not my fav. Sorry. Don't waste your money on these ingredients making this dish.
rxxruss

Nov 16, 2012

Fabulous flavor. I didn't have parsnips to put in more turnips and a bit more sweet potato and it was scrumptious!
lahupe

Nov 16, 2012

This soup was excellent. The only thing I changed was instead of using a medium turnip I used two bunches of baby turnip. My mom and I loved the soup and even my husband who doesen't like sweet potato or any kind of squash, loved this soup. It smelled wonderful while cooking. This is a keeper.
ldarling

May 16, 2012

This soup was delicious. I loved all the vegetables - they made the soup thick and rich without being high in calories. I made this for our annual Christmas party for friends and everyone loved it. Terrific recipe. I didn't change anything.