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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

Method

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Gradually stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolk; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over simmering water 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Spoon soup into individual serving bowls; garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.