CREAMY RUTABAGA SOUP

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I attended a dinner party where this smooth, nutty soup was served as an appetizer in demitasse cups. No one guessed that rutabagas were the main ingredient.-Cappy Hall Rearick, St. Simons Island, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups cubed peeled rutabagas (about 2 medium)
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups water
5-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sour cream and minced fresh chives

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the rutabagas, rice, water and 2-1/2 cups broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-35 minutes or until rutabagas are tender., In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan. Stir in the milk, salt, pepper and remaining broth; heat through (do not boil). Garnish servings with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.