3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
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
2 1/2 teaspoons high-quality smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
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.
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.
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