White Root Vegetable Soup With Thyme Butter Food

ROOT VEGETABLE MASH WITH THYME BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with cool water and add the parsnips, sweet potatoes, rutabaga and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return the vegetables to pot along with 4 tablespoons of the butter, the heavy cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Mash with a potato masher or a fork until combined. Keep warm.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the thyme sprigs. Cook until the butter is toasted and brown specks start to appear, about 3 minutes.
• To serve, spoon the mashed vegetables into a serving dish, top with thyme sprigs and drizzle the brown butter over the top.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH TRUFFLE OIL & THYME

Steps:

• reheat oven to 425*.
• Place potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onion & garlic onto a sheet pan.
• Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil. Add thyme, Sprinkle with salt & Pepper. Toss together.
• Place on top rack of oven and roast 20-25 min until tender. Remove sheet pan from oven, stir vegetables & drizzle with truffle oil. Place back in oven for another 5 minute Remove thyme sprigs and Garnish with Fresh Thyme if desired. Enjoy.

ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large flameproof casserole, melt the butter.
• Add the onion, shallots, salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often, or until the vegetables soften.
• Add the carrots, parsnips, turnips, chicken stock, water, and nutmeg.
• Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Turn the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer the soup for 40 to 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if you like.
• Remove 1 cup of solids from the soup and mash them on a plate with a fork until the mixture is pureed.
• Stir the puree back into the soup.
• Return the soup to a boil.
• In a small bowl, combine the lemon rind, mint, and scallions.
• Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with the mint mixture and serve at once.