Hearty Rutabaga Soup

Adapted from Epicurious

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 celery ribs with leaves, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium black radish, diced
• 1 medium rutabaga, diced
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 - 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups water
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes

METHOD:

• Heat oil in soup pot over medium heat
• Add onion, celery and garlic and saute 5 minutes
• Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes
• Puree part of the soup with an immersion blender
• Salt to taste