Salsify Bisque

Name: Salsify Bisque
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups scraped and sliced salsify; 2 tablespoons chopped celery; 1/2 teaspoon grated onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash of red pepper; 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups half-and-half; 1 egg yolk, beaten; Chopped fresh parsley

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups scraped and sliced salsify
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of red pepper
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
1 egg yolk, beaten
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1

Combine salsify and a small amount of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain salsify well.
2

Place salsify, celery, onion, salt, pepper, and half-and-half in container of an electric blender; process until smooth. Transfer salsify mixture to top of a double boiler. Place over simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
3

Gradually stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolk; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over simmering water 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4

Spoon soup into individual serving bowls; garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.