Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 large shallots, coarsely chopped

1 large rutabaga (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and coarsely chopped

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese

Thyme leaves, for garnish

Preparation

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cookshallots and rutabaga, stirring often, until both begin tosoften, about 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Addstock and thyme. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heatto medium-low, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Puree vegetable mixture with mascarpone in a foodprocessor until smooth. Season with pepper. Reheat if needed. Garnish with thyme.