Creamy Roasted Salsify White Bean (Printable Version)

Comforting velvety soup with roasted salsify and creamy white beans, perfect for chilly days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.1 lbs salsify roots, peeled and cut into 0.8 inch pieces
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 medium leek, white and light green parts, sliced
05 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced

→ Legumes

06 - 14 oz canned white beans, drained and rinsed

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable stock
08 - 0.8 cup heavy cream

→ Fats & Seasonings

09 - 3 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1 bay leaf
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Toasted pumpkin seeds

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the salsify pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
02 - Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, leek, carrot, and garlic. Sauté for 6–8 minutes, until softened.
03 - Add the roasted salsify, white beans, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.
04 - Pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
05 - Remove the bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Stir in the cream, warm through, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
06 - Ladle into bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and pumpkin seeds, if using. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms an overlooked root vegetable into a sophisticated, creamy dinner.
  • The roasting step adds a layer of caramelized depth that boiling alone cannot achieve.
02 -
  • Salsify oxidizes and turns brown very quickly once cut.
  • Peel the roots right before roasting or keep them submerged in acidulated water to preserve their color.
03 -
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting the salsify.
  • Using an immersion blender directly in the pot makes for easier cleanup.

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