Root Vegetable Soup with Swiss Chaliberg Croutons
Ingredients
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) butter
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 500 ml (2 cups) carrots, cut in rings
- 250 ml (1 cup) parsnips, cut in rings, or celery root, diced
- 250 ml (1 cup) rutabaga (turnip), diced
- 250 ml (1 cup) celery, diced
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) radish, cut in rings
- 500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
- 500 ml (2 cups) milk
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 12 slices of baguette
- 250 g (8 oz) Swiss Chaliberg cheese, grated
Preparation
In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the stock and milk, and season generously. Let simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Preheat the oven to 230˚C (450˚F).
Place the bread slices on a cookie sheet and cover with grated cheese. Five minutes before the soup is ready, bake the bread at 230˚C (450˚F) for 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. Garnish each bowl of soup with 2 warm croutons.
Préchauffer le four à 350°F (180°C). Faire cuire 12 minutes pour une viande saignante.
Accompagner de votre sauce demi-glace préférée.
Portions 6
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
15
Accompaniments
These medium-bodied wines have a more intense colour, a rich nose dominated by fruit aromas and present but subtle tannins.
© Société des alcools du Québec, Montréal, 2007, 2012