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Rutabaga soup with crispy bacon, sour cream, and pumpkin seeds in a bowl.

Rutabaga Soup with Smoked Cheddar and Rosemary

Paula
This silky smoky rutabaga soup will make a rutabaga lover out of anyone. It's the perfect thing to cozy up with in the fall and winter.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soups & Stews
Servings 6
Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion large
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 rutabaga medium
  • 1 apple granny smith
  • 1 liters stock vegetable or chicken
  • 125 milliliters dark beer optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped, fresh or dried
  • 150 grams smoked cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat
  • Chop the onion roughly and add it to the pot with the butter, along with the salt
  • Peel and chop the rutabaga and apple and add to the pot
  • Allow the vegetables to sauté for 3-5 minutes, then add the beer (if using), along with the stock, rosemary, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rutabaga and apple are fork-tender
  • While the soup is simmering, grate the cheese and set aside.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, remove the bay leaf, and blend the soup until smooth using the blending implement of your choice. For a smoother soup, use a high-powered blender like a Vitamix.
  • Add the cheese to the soup a small handful at a time, and whisk or blend in between additions.
  • If the soup is too thick, add stock or water until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary, and black pepper if you like.

Notes

The addition of beer in this recipe is totally optional, however, alcohol does help to ensure that the cheese melts smoothly into the soup instead of becoming clumpy or grainy.
Another way to ensure that the cheese melts smoothly is to choose a cheese that has a high moisture content—which means one that isn't too mature. Medium-smoked cheddar is perfect.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 0.4mg
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