11551 Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque 50 mins 20 mins 6 to 8 servings Mon Jan 05 06:44:00 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 13:13:46 -0800 2009 Easy American CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/11551 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:13:46 GMT Silky bisque spiked with smoky paprika Earthy rutabagas puréed into a silky vegetarian bisque and spiked with smoky paprika. In this winter soup we glorify the often-overlooked rutabaga. Simmered slowly and then blended with smoky paprika, this earthy root vegetable transforms into a velvety and irresistible bisque.

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  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once butter foams, add onion and celery, and season generously with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rutabaga and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until rutabaga is tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Add half-and-half, paprika, and white pepper and stir to combine.
  • Allow soup to cool slightly, then purée in a blender until smooth. (You will have to do this in batches.) Taste and season with more salt and white pepper as needed.

    • Beverage pairing: Royal Oak Pale Ale, England. Soft bubbles make for a nice contrast with a creamy bisque, while the modestly sweet malt of an ale will not offend the rutabaga. A light hoppy character in the beer adds complexity to the pairing without bringing in bitterness.

    ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2008/03/rutabaga290.jpg Kate Ramos 49 Soup/Salad/Sandwich 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

    ]]>     54 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped

    ]]>     121 2 medium celery stalks, coarsely chopped

    ]]>     1 1/2 pounds rutabaga, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 1/4 cups)

    ]]>     4 cups (1 quart) low-sodium vegetable broth

    ]]>     2 cups half-and-half

    ]]>     306 2 1/2 teaspoons high-quality smoked paprika

    ]]>     305 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

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