RUSTIC AUTUMN SOUP

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 13 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Klasic Quansah
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of sweet potatoes and apples. It's the perfect fall soup.


Davonique De Bruyn
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This soup is easy to make and it's packed with flavor. It's the perfect soup for a busy weeknight.


James Logan
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I wasn't sure how this soup would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making it again.


Nomandla Ceza
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This is the best soup I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Jhhh Hthvt
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This soup is so delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with fresh vegetables.


Monjil Hossain
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes and this one is a keeper. It's creamy, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Nnenna Ogbonna
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker.


Courtney Briscoe
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Riyad Bhuyan
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I've never been a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this soup changed my mind. The sweet potatoes are perfectly balanced by the other ingredients and the soup is incredibly flavorful.


shelia lockett
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This soup is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making it again.


Fardooso Cisaaq
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use all fresh ingredients and that it's a healthy option.


Tshabu Vanessa
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I was looking for a new fall soup recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The soup is creamy, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a chilly day.


Taijul Islma
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a cold fall day.


Ali RAJPOOT RAJPOOT
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use all fresh ingredients.


Mehedi Mehedi
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about the combination of sweet potatoes and apples in a soup, but I was pleasantly surprised! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the apples add a nice sweetness.


Mehraam Ali
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This soup is delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making it again.


Emmanuella Owusu
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's so easy to make and the ingredients are all things I had on hand.


mecho
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This soup is incredibly flavorful and hearty! It's the perfect fall comfort food. I especially love the combination of sweet potatoes and apples.