Name: Creamy Swede Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 (white) onion, sliced; 1 red onion, halved and sliced; 150 ml single cream; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp olive oil; 600 g swedes, peeled and sliced; 750 ml bouillon; Chilli Flakes

Swedes are the small turnips often with a purple top. You can find them in independent greengrocer shops.

Preparation

Heat the oil and fry the white onions for around 5 minutes until softened. Add the sliced swedes and fry for another 3 minutes.

Add the bouillon, honey, bay leaves and chilli flakes to taste. Bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes until the swedes are soft. Puree using a blender. Leave to cool slightly.
Add the single cream and blend to a smooth soup. Leave on a low heat to keep warm.

Heat the rest of the oil and fry the red onions until crispy.

Serve the soup with the crispy onions on top.

Ingredients

1 (white) onion, sliced
1 red onion, halved and sliced
150 ml single cream
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
600 g swedes, peeled and sliced
750 ml bouillon
Chilli Flakes