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

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Bob Cooney
Cottonwood Heights, UT

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

(1 rating)
yield 6 to 8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

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

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

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

  • 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.
  • 2
    Sauté onions, shallots, and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until softened. Set aside
  • 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.
  • 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 )
  • 5
    Add the chopped parsley and paprika just before serving. Enjoy !!!
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