Winter Radish Soup

You will find a ton of soup recipes on our website because I just adore soup, especially in the winter!  This recipe takes the bite out of radishes and transforms them into a beautiful mellow soup perfect for a chilly day.

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced onion
4 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
1 pound radishes, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup rice
1 teaspoon ginger root, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
yogurt to taste (I used about 1/4 cup)
fresh herb (optional)

In a pot, heat butter on medium.  Saute onions gently for a few minutes, stirring until translucent.  Add broth, rice, radishes, and bring to a boil.  Simmer until everything is tender, about 20 minutes.  Blend and stir in the rest of the ingredients.  Serve hot and top with optional minced fresh herb.