Michael Caines
A complete post-Christmas recipe that turns leftover vegetables into mouth-watering dishes.
Method
Heat the butter or oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
Add the curry powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute to release the spices.
Add the chopped root vegetables and stir well.
Pour over enough turkey stock to cover.
Simmer until all vegetables are completely soft.
Blend with a stick blender until smooth.
Season to taste and finish with a generous spoon of crème fraîche.
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