Follow these steps for perfect results
unsalted butter
melted
yellow onion
minced
caraway seeds
beef stock
rich homemade
dry white wine
Hungarian sweet paprika
rutabagas
peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
Finnish yellow potatoes
peeled and cubed
carrots
peeled and sliced
water
lowfat milk
whipping cream
salt
to taste
pepper
freshly ground to taste
lowfat sour cream
dolloped
bacon
crisp cooked, minced
Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
Add minced onion and caraway seeds to the pot and saute until the onion is soft and translucent.
Stir in beef stock, white wine, and Hungarian sweet paprika.
Add cubed rutabagas, potatoes, and sliced carrots to the pot.
Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables by approximately 1 inch.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the soup from the heat.
Stir in lowfat milk, whipping cream, salt, and pepper to taste.
Puree the soup in batches using a blender or food processor until smooth.
Pour the pureed soup back into a clean pot.
Gently heat the soup until warm, being careful not to boil.
Ladle the soup into individual bowls.
Dollop lowfat sour cream onto each serving.
Sprinkle minced crisp cooked bacon over the sour cream.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of bacon.
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.
Complements the sweetness of the vegetables.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Celebratory dish for autumn harvest.
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