[Sca-cooks] Cream of Turnip Soup

[Susan Fox]

I don't actually know.  I think Her Excellency The Feast Planner is lurking,
she had better field this question.  I just stir the pot and follow orders,
yup I does!

Selene
Evil minion of evil

On 11/16/05 4:33 PM, "JPC" <coane at comcast.net> wrote:

> Which manuscript did this recipe come from? It sounds tasty and I think I
> might use it for a feast.
> 
> Christopher
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Susan Fox" <selene at earthlink.net>
> To: "Cooks within the SCA" <sca-cooks at ansteorra.org>
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] Cream of Turnip Soup
> 
> 
>> On 11/14/05 3:02 PM, "Carolbarke at aol.com" <Carolbarke at aol.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> ::Delurking::
>>> I would love to have a copy of this recipe, mentioned earlier as being
>>> served
>>> at an event this past weekend.  Thanks!
>>> 
>>> Aethelthryth
>>> Barony of South Downs
>> 
>> Your wish is my strong suggestion!
>> 
>> Cream of Turnip Soup
>>> From CAID CORONATION FALL 2005, menu by Baroness Muiriath
>> 
>> Ingredients:
>> 
>> 2 teaspoons butter
>> 3 1/2 cups chopped leek
>> 3/4 cup chopped shallots
>> 4 cups diced peeled turnips
>> 2 cups water
>> 16 ounces chicken broth
>> 3/4 cup whole milk
>> 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
>> chopped fresh chives
>> 
>> Directions:
>> 
>> Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leek and
>> shallots; saute 4 minutes. Add turnips; saute 2 minutes. Stir in water and
>> broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes or until turnips
>> are
>> tender.
>> 
>> Place one-third of turnip mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour
>> pureed mixture into a large bowl; repeat procedure with remaining turnip
>> mixture. Return turnip puree to pan; stir in milk and pepper. Cook until
>> thoroughly heated. Ladle into soup bowls; garnish with fresh chives, if
>> desired.
>> 
>> Posted by Selene Colfox
>>