Yellow Turnip Soubise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs yellow turnips, peeled and trimmed and cut into large chunks
1 lb onion, peeled and cut into large chunks
6 tablespoons long-grain rice
6 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
additional salt and pepper

Preparation

Put the turnips, onions,water and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil.
Add the rice, stir until well mixed and cover.
Lower the heat and simmer for 50 minutes, or until the vegetables are very soft.
In several batches, puree contents of pot in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Return the puree to the pot. Salt and pepper to taste.
This soup gets better as it sits and is better the next day.