Mixed Turnip Chowder
Ingredients
- 2 T. unsalted buttermilk
- 1 leek rinsed and finely chopped
- 1 large rib celery finely chopped
- 1 pound turnips peeled and diced
- 1 ½ pounds rutabagas peeled and diced
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- salt and pepper
- 1/8 t. mace (note: I don't use this)
Instructions
- Melt the butter, add the leek and garlic and cook a couple of minutes
- Add the celery and cook a few minutes longer
- Add the root vegetables and broth
- Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer
- Simmer about 20 minutes
- Remove half of the vegetables and 1 C. broth
- Add greens to the remaining soup in the pot
- Blend the removed vegetables and broth until smooth
- Return to the pot and add salt and pepper
- Simmer another 5 minutes and then serveEnjoy!