CARAMELIZED SALSIFY, SPATZLE AND ROASTED VEGETABLE BROTH

Caramelized Salsify, Spatzle and Roasted Vegetable Broth image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 2h20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 medium onions
2 carrots
1 rutabaga
2 parsnips
1 fennel bulb
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 sprigs fresh thyme
4 stalks salsify, peeled and halved crosswise
1 quart milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons coarse Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Steps:

For broth, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Peel and dice vegetables and place in a large roasting pan or 2 pans to avoid overcrowding. Toss with the oil. Roast until browned, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a large pot and add 4 cups of water. Place over medium heat and simmer until broth is reduced to 2 cups, about 30 minutes. Strain and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper and thyme. Set aside.
Place salsify and milk in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cut in half lengthwise and then across into 2-inch pieces. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salsify and cook until it turns light brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
For spatzle, whisk together the milk, eggs, mustard, salt and pepper. Add flour and stir until smooth. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place a one-sided grater with large holes over the pot and press the spatzle mixture through the holes, letting it drop into the pot. Cook until spatzle rises to the top, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain.
To serve, reheat broth and salsify. Melt 2 teaspoons of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add spatzle and toss until heated through. Divide salsify among 4 bowls and top with spatzle. Remove thyme from broth and ladle into the bowls. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 29, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 68 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams