This twist on your classic potato soup uses rutabaga, a humble root veggie that has a deliciously sweet-nutty flavor.

Source: Midwest Living

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Credit: Blaine Moats

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
20 mins
total:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 cups
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, reserving drippings in pan.

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  • Add onions and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.

  • Add rutabaga, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes.

  • In a blender or food processor, puree in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan.

  • Stir in milk; heat through but do not boil. Divide among bowls. Dollop each with sour cream; stir to swirl. Top with bacon and green onion.

Nutrition Facts

223 calories; fat 13g; cholesterol 27mg; saturated fat 5g; carbohydrates 19g; mono fat 5g; poly fat 2g; insoluble fiber 4g; sugars 11g; protein 8g; vitamin a 165.1IU; vitamin c 38.4mg; thiamin 0.2mg; riboflavin 0.2mg; niacin equivalents 2.1mg; vitamin b6 0.3mg; folate 40.4mcg; vitamin b12 0.4mcg; sodium 438mg; potassium 611mg; calcium 134mg; iron 1mg.
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