* Exported from MasterCook *
Finnish Root Soup
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : LowCal (Less than 300 cals) LowerCarbs
LowFat (Less than 25%) Vegan
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion -- chopped
3 medium parsnip -- peeled and sliced
4 medium carrots -- to 4, peeled and sliced
1 sweet potato -- peeled and sliced
1 ripe pear -- peeled, seeded and chopped
3 1/2 cups broth
1/2 cup white wine -- apple cider, or apple juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
In a large stockpot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, parsnips, carrots, sweet potato, and pear and saute for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the broth, 2 cups water, wine and spices. Simmer for 20 minutes. set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth, in batches. Return to the pot and reheat.
Makes 6 servings.
AuthorNote: Inspired by a traditional Finnish recipe, this soup is delicious served with dark bread and sharp cheese.
Cuisine:
"Scandinavian"
Source:
"The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook, Yankee Publishing, 2011"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"Dec 2011"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 207 Calories; 5g Fat (22.9% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 33mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat.
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 4410 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
