Root Vegetable Bisque - Wedge Community Co-ops

Ingredients

• 2 whole garlic bulbs, tops cut off
• 2 cups parsnips, peeled and chopped – about 2 medium
• 3/4 cup carrots, peeled and chopped – about 2 large
• 1 cup celeriac, peeled and chopped – about 1 medium
• 1 cup rutabaga, peeled and chopped – about 1 medium
• 3 TBSP unsalted butter or olive oil
• 1 small leek, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 2 small tomatoes, chopped
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock, unsalted or low sodium
• 1 TBSP fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or nondairy creamer
• 1/4 tsp. ground black or white pepper