Winter Root Veggies Recipies of the Week - October 27, 2010

Winter Root Vegetable Soup

1. 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2. 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3. 1 celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4. 2 turnips, quartered
5. 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6. 1 (2 pound) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
7. 1/4 cup olive oil
8. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
9. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
10. 3 tablespoons butter
11. 1 stalk celery, diced
12. 1/2 sweet onion, diced
13. 1 quart vegetable broth
14. 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
15. salt and ground black pepper to taste

Turnip French Fries

Cauliflower and Parsnip Puree