Oven-Roasted Salsify Soup

Chef Sarah Stegner of the Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, offers a seasonal vegetarian menu at all times. This is one of the most popular soups from her fall-winter menu.

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Chef Sarah Stegner of the Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, offers a seasonal vegetarian menu at all times. This is one of the most popular soups from her fall-winter menu.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. salsify, trimmed and peeled
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup soy milk or dairy milk (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, toss salsify with oil, salt and pepper. Spread onto baking sheet and roast until tender, about 30 minutes.

Chop roasted salsify into 1-inch pieces. Reserve 1/3 cup for garnish. Put remaining salsify into large pot. Add stock and thyme. Simmer over medium heat until heated through and flavors are blended, about 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and purée. Return to pot, add milk if desired and heat through. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved salsify.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 186
  • Carbohydrate Content 28 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 8 g
  • Fiber Content 5 g
  • Protein Content 6 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 1 g
  • Sodium Content 117 mg
  • Sugar Content 0 g

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