fireman bob's fire house rutabagas my way...

Cottonwood Heights, UT
Updated on Jul 9, 2014

Here's one for You Zelda... Hope You enjoy !!!! Time for some fun with the Roots !!!!!! Sincerely, Fireman Bob :)

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 4 large rutabaga - peeled and rough chopped
  • 4 large carrots - peeled - sliced thin
  • 2 large turnips - peeled and rough chopped
  • 2 large leeks - washed - chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion - chopped
  • 2 large shallots - chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic - chopped fine ( add more to taste if desired )
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage - chopped
  • 1 bunch parsley - chopped
  • 3 cups chicken stock ( you can also use beef stock if so desired )
  • 1 tablespoon cumin - ground - or to taste
  • 1/2 cup butter - divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olice oil
  • 1 teaspoon course sea salt - or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 small jalapeno - chopped fine ( optional )

How To Make fireman bob's fire house rutabagas my way...

  • Step 1
    Place rutabaga, carrots, turnips, and leeks in a large pan and blanch in boiling water for 4 minutes, remove and set aside. Depending on how You like these, You can have a " Rustic " dish or Smooth it out in a food processor.
  • Step 2
    Sauté onions, shallots, and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until softened. Set aside
  • Step 3
    In a Large Dutch Oven, add 1/4 cup butter, olive oil, and cumin. Heat until melted. Add the flour, cook butter/flour mixture till roux turns golden brown.
  • Step 4
    Add chicken broth. Add sage, onions, garlic, carrots, pepper, jalapeno, and rutabagas. Simmer covered on low 30-40 minutes, or until rutabagas are tender. ( add more stock if needed )
  • Step 5
    Add the chopped parsley and paprika just before serving. Enjoy !!!

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