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Root Vegetable Soup with Meatballs





Total Time
50 mins

We love the play between the delicate, slightly sweet purée of turnips and parsnips and the savory cheese- and herb-enhanced meatballs. Serve this soup as the first course for a fall dinner party. Prep and Cook Time: 50 minutes. Notes: Some bread and a simple green salad turn this soup into an elegant meal for 4.

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Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Amy Machnak
 2 tablespoons butter
 1 medium onion, chopped
 2 teaspoons salt, divided
 2 medium turnips (about 1 lb.), peeled and chopped
 6 medium parsnips (about 1 1/2 lbs.), peeled and chopped
 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
 1/2 pound ground pork
 1 tablespoon minced chives, plus more for garnish
 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
 3 tablespoons finely grated asiago, parmesan, or pecorino cheese
  About 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Melt butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add turnips, parsnips, broth, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, combine pork, 1 tbsp. chives, parsley, cheese, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Mix gently to combine. Form into 36 balls, about 1 tsp. each, and set aside.

Step 3
3

Whirl soup in a blender until smooth (in batches if necessary). Return to pot and keep warm over low heat.

Step 4
4

In a wide, shallow pan, bring at least 2 in. of water to a boil and add remaining 1 tsp. salt. Add meatballs and cook until they float to the surface and are cooked through (test one to be sure), about 4 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate with a slotted spoon.

Step 5
5

Divide soup among 6 bowls. Top each bowl with 6 meatballs and sprinkle with additional chives and pepper. Serve hot.

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 243Calories from Fat 41
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Cholesterol 37mg13%
Sodium 1206mg51%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.