Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cups peeled turnips, 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups peeled rutabagas, 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups peeled russet potatoes, 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth or (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat.
  • Add leek, celery and garlic and saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add turnips, rutabagas, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes with juices and 2 cans broth.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer 4 cups soup to processor.
  • Puree until almost smooth.
  • Return puree to pot.
  • Add remaining 2 cans broth; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and serve.