Karalabe Leves: Hungarian Creamy Kohlrabi Soup Recipe

This hungarian creamy kohlrabi soup (karalb leves) recipe is perfect for vegetarians but, because it contains dairy, would not be appropriate for vegans. In any case, it's a delightful light way to start a multicourse meal. Kohlrabi, a popular eastern european vegetable, tolerates frost well and can be stored a long time in a root cellar. Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable possessing myriad health benefits. The bulbs come in white and purple varieties. The white variety is more flavorful and tender when small, with a hint of radish and cucumber flavors. Purple kohlrabi tends to have a slightly spicier flavor.