When we went out for a meal with all our friends two weeks ago Dave chose the soup for starters. It was Roasted Swede and Honey Soup which I thought sounded a bit strange, Dave loved it so I searched via Google for the recipe. I have made it twice now and have to agree that it is very nice, cheap too.
So here it is if you'd fancy trying it.
ROASTED SWEDE AND HONEY SOUP, serves 4
1 swede, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 litre stock
4 sprigs thyme
125ml cream
Pumpkinseed or flavoured oil, to drizzle (I used roasted sesame)
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Place the swede on a roasting tin and drizzle over half the oil and the honey. Place in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes. Blitz in the food processor or pass through a mouli and set to one side.
2. Heat the remaining oil in a medium-sized saucepan, add the onion and celery and cook for a few minutes until translucent but not coloured. Add the stock and thyme, bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Liquidise or pass through a mouli, add to the swede, then add the cream, adjust the seasoning and serve in warmed bowls with a drizzle of flavoured oil.