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Creamy Turnip Soup

Hearty & delicious, this creamy turnip soup is the perfect soup for lunch or dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 ½ pounds turnips peeled
  • 1 medium potato peeled
  • 1 granny smith apple peeled
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ⅓ cup light cream

Instructions

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  1. Combine olive oil and onion in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until onion is tender.
  2. Meanwhile, dice turnips, potato, and apple into 1" cubes.
  3. Add all ingredients except cream to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook covered 12-14 minutes or until all vegetables are very tender.
  4. Using a hand blender or a regular blender*, blend until smooth (see notes for regular blender).
  5. Stir in cream and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Garnish with herbs and croutons if desired.

Notes

  • *If blending in a regular blender, be sure not to seal tightly. The steam and build up and it can burst open.
  • Serving Tip
  • Ladle soup into bowls and add a small drizzle of heavy cream. Swirl the cream slightly with a toothpick or skewer to make pretty designs in the soup. Garnish and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 149 (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 985mg (41%) Potassium 517mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 126IU (3%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Calories 149 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 985mg 41%
Potassium 517mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 126IU 3%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.