Salsify soup

Ingredients

• 800 g Salsify
• 800 ml Home made vegetable stock
• 200 ml Heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Sea salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper, ground
• 2 sprig Thyme, fresh, chopped
• 1 tbsp Chives, fresh, chopped

Method

1. Heat up the oven for 180C.
2. Clean the salsify, cut them about 5 cm long;
3. In medium bowl, toss the salsify with oil, salt and pepper.
4. Spread onto baking sheet and roast until tender, about 25-30 minutes.
5. When is done, keep half of them separately for garnish.
6. Put remaining salsify into large pot add stock and thyme.
7. Simmer over medium heat until heated through and flavors are blended, about 10 minutes.
8. Add the cream, bring it to boil.
9. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and purée.
10. Season if necessary, and if it's too thick add a little water.
11. Mix the chives in and enjoy!