Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 tbsp

unsalted butter

melted

1 unit

yellow onion

minced

2 tbsp

caraway seeds

2 cup

beef stock

rich homemade

1 cup

dry white wine

2 tbsp

Hungarian sweet paprika

2.25 unit

rutabagas

peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes

2 unit

Finnish yellow potatoes

peeled and cubed

4 unit

carrots

peeled and sliced

9 cup

water

3 cup

lowfat milk

1 cup

whipping cream

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 pinch

pepper

freshly ground to taste

1 cup

lowfat sour cream

dolloped

4 slice

bacon

crisp cooked, minced

Step 1
~5 min

Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.

Step 2
~5 min

Add minced onion and caraway seeds to the pot and saute until the onion is soft and translucent.

Step 3
~5 min

Stir in beef stock, white wine, and Hungarian sweet paprika.

Step 4
~5 min

Add cubed rutabagas, potatoes, and sliced carrots to the pot.

Step 5
~5 min

Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables by approximately 1 inch.

Step 6
~5 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7
~5 min

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8
~5 min

Remove the soup from the heat.

Step 9
~5 min

Stir in lowfat milk, whipping cream, salt, and pepper to taste.

Step 10
~5 min

Puree the soup in batches using a blender or food processor until smooth.

Step 11
~5 min

Pour the pureed soup back into a clean pot.

Step 12
~5 min

Gently heat the soup until warm, being careful not to boil.

Step 13
~5 min

Ladle the soup into individual bowls.

Step 14
~5 min

Dollop lowfat sour cream onto each serving.

Step 15
~5 min

Sprinkle minced crisp cooked bacon over the sour cream.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of paprika to your preferred level of spiciness.

For a vegan option, substitute vegetable broth for beef stock and plant-based milk and cream for dairy.

Garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or chives.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Crusty bread with butter

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Celebratory dish for autumn harvest.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Fall festivals

Occasion Tags

Autumn
Thanksgiving
Fall dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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