Brown Butter Root Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 turnip, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 cup broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• Salt to taste
• Cayenne pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Dice the onion, celery, turnip, and carrot into small squares.
2. 2 Stew the vegetables with thyme in broth and butter over medium heat until soft.
3. 3 Fry the vegetables until they turn a fine brown color, turning occasionally with a fork.
4. 4 If needed, sprinkle in flour to help brown and thicken the sauce.
5. 5 Skim the sauce, strain through a sieve, and return to the pot.
6. 6 Season with salt and cayenne pepper, add vegetables back in, and serve.