When the cold weather sets in, there's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of soup. And when it comes to Italian soups, there's no better choice than turnip soup, mellowed with rice. This classic Italian dish is made with simple ingredients, but it's packed with flavor. The turnips add a slightly sweet and earthy flavor, while the rice gives the soup a creamy texture. And the addition of herbs and spices, such as garlic, oregano, and basil, rounds out the flavor profile and makes this soup truly special.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ITALIAN STYLE WINTER SOUP
This is an excellent spicy, rich soup. Simple to make, yet delicious! I whipped it up a couple of years ago for my wife and myself, and now I get numerous requests every year to make it. I hope you enjoy. Use bratwurst or your favorite sausage.
Provided by Darrin Hands
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and saute for 3 minutes, or until tender. Add the sausage, browning well on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, oregano, basil and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the rice and simmer for 30 more minutes. Finally, add the cream, stirring well. Remove from heat and let soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 685.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
QUICK ITALIAN RICE SOUP
A quick and simple soup full of veggies and protein to fill anyone's appetite!
Provided by Arizona Desert Flower
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Knorr®
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium high heat, cook ground beef and onions, breaking up larger ground beef pieces, until beef is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Drain off fat.
- Stir in tomatoes, beans, and broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. When mixture begins to bubble, add vegetables and rice. Allow to come back to a simmer; reduce heat to medium for a gentle simmer.
- Cook until rice is tender and vegetables are warmed through, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 389.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ITALIAN CHICKEN RICE SOUP
"I created this soup so my family and I could enjoy a satisfying sit-down meal on busy nights," writes Wendy Sorensen from Logan, Utah. "It's ready in no time but tastes like it simmered all day. Try adding fresh zucchini or using leftover turkey instead of chicken."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the broth, spaghetti sauce, chicken, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in rice and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CREAMY TURNIP SOUP
In nearby Wardsboro, Vermont, they have a fall festival where one of the entrees is this delicious soup. Reheats wonderfully in a slow cooker! -Liz Wheeler, Wilmington, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., Add turnips, broth and potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., In a food processor, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan. Stir in cream, salt and nutmeg; heat through., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted. Serve with soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEEK, TURNIP AND RICE SOUP
This simple, fragrant soup is delicious as thick vegetable soup, not puréed. It becomes a different soup altogether when you purée it, and I like both versions equally.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the leeks. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the turnips and continue to cook, stirring often, until the turnips are translucent and the leeks thoroughly tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the stock or water, salt, bay leaf and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If serving as is, add pepper, stir in the parsley and serve, over croutons if desired, passing Parmesan at the table for sprinkling.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1664 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
ITALIAN TURNIP SOUP MELLOWED WITH RICE
An Italian friend of mine had just made his yearly trip back home, and along with a bottle of wine, shared this recipe with me. I was skeptical at first, wondering how such a mild vegetable like turnips could make an interesting soup. I have since made it 5 times in a 2 week time span...this should let you know how astonishing it turned out! I even made this for a dear friend who suffers from massive food allergies, using strictly olive oil to saute the turnips and NO Parmesan cheese stirred directly into the soup; she raved about it so much that she demanded the recipe before I left her house. If you chose to make this Vegan, it takes twice as long for the turnips to brown, and the flavour isn't as deep, but it is still a wonderful soup! Try it today and amaze your friends with it's complex nature yet simple ingredients!
Provided by The_Swedish_Chef
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Note: I treated these like apples; I cut them into quarters, used a paring knife to peel them, and then diced them; At the market, 3 large turnips= one pound; Just weigh them at the grocery store to get the right amount.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil over high heat.
- When the foam subsides, sauté the turnips, tossing frequently, for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Add the broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to moderate, and cook, covered for 10 minutes.
- After that, stir in the rice and cook the mixture, covered, until the rice is al dente, about 15 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Just before serving, stir in the parsley and the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
TOMATO-RICE SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE
This is a hearty recipe that is a lunch-time favorite, especially with a grilled cheese sandwich. When tomatoes are over-abundant in my garden, I use fresh tomato puree - my preferred method. This is an adaptation of a recipe found in The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking by Charlotte Turgeon, published in 1984.
Provided by LindaS
Categories Brown Rice
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If using fresh tomatoes, use a food mill or press them through a colander. Set aside.
- Melt butter in large sauce pan. Saute onion and celery until the onion is clear and celery is soft.
- Combine tomato puree or ready-cut tomatoes, broth, and onion-celery mixture in blender. Blend until smooth. Push through a medium seive to remove any remaining celery strings. Pour back into sauce pan. Add seasonings and uncooked rice. Simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours until rice is tender and soup has thickened somewhat.
- NOTE: if using white rice, reduce cooking time to 20-30 minutes.
- Serve garnished with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 435, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 15.7, Protein 8.8
Tips:
- Choose the right turnips. Look for small, tender turnips with smooth skin. Avoid turnips that are large, woody, or have blemishes.
- Prepare the turnips properly. Peel the turnips and cut them into small pieces. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Sauté the vegetables. Sautéing the vegetables in olive oil before adding the broth will help to develop their flavor and add depth to the soup.
- Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth, depending on your preference.
- Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for extra flavor.
- Serve the soup hot. Italian turnip soup is best served hot, with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Italian turnip soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its simple ingredients and big flavor, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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