Ingredients

1

rutabaga

1

turnip

1

sweet potato

2

parsnips

1

yellow beet

2

cloves garlic

1

sage leaf

1

sprig thyme

1 1/2

cups vegetable broth

1/2

cup cream

Salt and pepper to taste

1/3

cup sour cream

1/4

cup bacon bits

Preparation

Pierce the rutabaga, turnip, sweet potato, parsnips, and beet with a fork. Place all vegetables in a large, microwaveable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 10-12 minutes, or until each of the veggies are soft to the touch.

Cut peels off of each of the veggies; discard. Place half of peeled vegetables in a large blender with half of vegetable broth and cream. Blend until smooth and completely pureed. Pour mixture into medium saucepan. Repeat with remaining vegetables, broth and cream.

Heat over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until steaming and hot. Serve topped with sour cream and bacon bits.