Hearty Rutabaga, Turnip and Carrot Soup

Soups.

Hearty Rutabaga, Turnip and Carrot Soup

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled turnips
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled rutabagas
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled russet potatoes
2 cups sliced carrots
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
4 14 1/2-ounce cans vegetable broth or low-salt chicken broth

Directions

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add leek, celery and garlic and saut� until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. 2. Add turnips, rutabagas, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes with juices and 2 cans broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 45 minutes. 3. Transfer 4 cups soup to processor. Puree until almost smooth. 4. Return puree to pot. Add remaining 2 cans broth; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Ladle soup into bowls and serve. Per serving: calories, 189; total fat, 3 g; saturated fat, 0.5 g; cholesterol, 0 mg. Serves 6. 

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