CREAMY ROOT VEGGIE SOUP

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 295 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Yared Asefa
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I'm not a fan of creamy soups, but this one was surprisingly good.


Saifullah Rajput
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


MdEman Ali
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you have on hand.


Deborah Barnett
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This is a great soup for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


Zujaja Abubakar
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I've never made root vegetable soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Reemaylah SD
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy texture and the sweet flavor of the vegetables.


bigman77
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I'm not a big fan of root vegetables, but this soup was surprisingly good! The cream cheese and spices really helped to balance out the flavors.


Emmanuel Enyan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Bolo Bowman
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I made this soup with some vegetables from my garden and it was delicious! The flavors were so fresh.


Sanjoy Hassan
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The soup is hearty and filling, and the vegetables are packed with nutrients.


Mugisha Ivan
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful! I love the addition of cream cheese and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Nabina Lama
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Eric Attoh
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of vegetables and the creamy broth.


Dilkumari MaGarnii
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This is the best root vegetable soup I've ever had! The addition of cream cheese gives it a wonderfully creamy texture and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Md Sravon khan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicious blend of vegetables.


Marjina Sikder
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This creamy root veggie soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was rich and creamy.