Best 8 White Turnip Soup Recipes

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White turnip soup, also known as cream of turnip soup or turnip and potato soup, is a creamy, comforting, and versatile soup that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a hearty dinner. This soup is packed with flavors and nutrients, making it a perfect choice for those looking for a healthy and delicious meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a delicious bowl of white turnip soup that will warm your soul on a cold day.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TURNIP GREEN SOUP



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This recipe was given to me by my aunt. I've never heard of it before but it is really good. A mixture of turnip greens, northern beans, kielbasa sausage, and seasonings. Great served with cornbread.

Provided by DEBBIE ADAMS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
5 cups chicken broth
2 (20 ounce) cans turnip greens
2 (14.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 package vegetable soup mix (such as Knorr's®)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir kielbasa and onion in the hot oil until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes; set aside.
  • Stir chicken broth, turnip greens, great Northern beans, vegetable soup mix, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir kielbasa mixture into the boiling broth mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 687.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CREAMY TURNIP WITH PAPRIKA SOUP



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A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds peeled turnip bulbs, not the leafy tops, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch sugar
3 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can
1 ½ cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Garnish: shallot crisps*

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
  • Add turnips, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Add paprika, thyme and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
  • Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until turnips are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
  • Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 87.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

WHITE TURNIP SOUP



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This recipe is adapted from the classic French frenseuse, a turnip and potato soup enriched with egg yolks and heavy cream. Select turnips with firm, unblemished flesh. The addition of a few shavings of fresh black truffle, and a star-shaped crouton makes this an unforgettable course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, white part only, chopped
1 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 pounds white turnips, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 quarts Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 large egg yolks
Star-shaped croutons, for garnish (optional)
1 black truffle, shaved, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and turnips, stirring to combine. Cover, and cook for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to cover evenly, and cook for 1 minute. Add stock, season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables from pot, and place them in a food mill. Puree vegetables, and return them to pot. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream and yolks. Temper egg mixture by adding 2 cups of soup to the bowl, stir to combine. Add egg-soup mixture to soup pot, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, and serve garnished with croutons and truffle shavings.

TURNIP, POTATO AND GARLIC SOUP



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Add a bit of heavy cream to make this pureed soup rich and silky.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped shallot
1 cup chopped peeled potato
1 medium clove garlic, minced, plus 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 cups diced peeled turnips
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
Thinly sliced fresh parsley, for garnish
Prepared crispy fried shallots or French fried onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, minced garlic, rosemary and thyme sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the turnips and remaining garlic cloves, bring back to a simmer and cook until the turnips and garlic are tender, about 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, and cool at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard the rosemary and thyme and carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full).
  • Stir in the cream and reheat the soup if necessary. Adjust the consistency and seasoning with water, salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot garnished with crispy fried shallots and parsley.
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TURNIP SOUP WITH TURNIP GREENS



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Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     Soup/Stew     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Lunch     Root Vegetable     Turnip     Fall     Winter     Simmer     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves Four to Six

Number Of Ingredients 12

THE STOCK
None is needed for this soup
THE SOUP
1 1/2 pounds small turnips (about 1 to 2 inches across), weighed without their greens
Salt
5 tablespoons butter, in all
2 to 3 leeks, white parts only (about 8 ounces), sliced
6 branches thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups milk
White or black pepper
About 2 to 3 cups turnip greens
Fresh chopped thyme for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the turnips (thickly, if they are large and mature) and slice them into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil; then add 2 teaspoons salt and the turnips. Cover the pot and cook for 1 minute; then drain.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a soup pot with 1/2 cup water. Add the leeks, the blanched turnips, the thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stew them, covered, over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, and then add the milk. Slowly heat it without bringing it to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the turnips are completely tender.
  • Cool the soup briefly; then purée it in a blender. If necessary, thin it with additional milk or water. Season to taste with salt, if needed, and freshly ground pepper.
  • Sort through the turnip greens and remove any that are bruised or especially tough looking, and wash them. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan, add the turnip greens, and cook them over medium heat until they are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the cooked greens to a cutting board and chop them, roughly or fine, as you prefer; then add them to the soup and serve. Or garnish with fresh chopped thyme.

CREAM OF TURNIP SOUP



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Because I have alot of turnips in the garden( and dont particularly like them ) I turned them into soup, and delicious it is too!! It would be very easy to sub other veggies...i.e parsnips, cauliflower etc in place of the turnips..But try it with the turnips first, you will be amazed at how great this is; could easily be served at a dinner party, garnish with drizzled heavy cream and chopped cilantro.

Provided by ChefDebs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups turnips, peeled and chopped
3 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 onions, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt

Steps:

  • Saute the onions in the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan until limp ( 5 mins ).
  • Add the turnips and potatoes to the pan , pour in the chicken stock, add the white pepper and cayenne pepper and season with salt.
  • Simmer for 1 hour, until all the vegetables are soft.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Puree in a blender ( BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF ).
  • Pour pureed soup back into the saucepan and add the heavy cream, warm through and serve, garnishing with drizzled cream and cilantro ( or herb of choice ).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 214.2, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 5.2

TURNIP SOUP



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I got this recipe from the Heritage Quilters. Boy was I surprised to find out this delicious soup had turnips as one of the main ingredients. I am one of the first people to turn my nose up at turnips but this soup will surprise you.

Provided by Kaykwilts

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups turnips, sliced
1 cup potato, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
parsley (optional)
bacon, crumpled (optional)
crouton (optional)

Steps:

  • Place turnips, potatoes, and onions in saucepan.
  • Cover with small amount of water and simmer until tender; drain.
  • Mash with potato masher.
  • Add butter.
  • Mix flour with 1/4 cup milk.
  • Add to mixture and blend well.
  • Add chicken stock.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Return to heat and bring to a boil.
  • remove from heat and add remaining 3/4 cup milk.
  • Reheat to serving temperature taking care not to boil.
  • Garnish with your choice of parsley, bacon or croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 158, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 3.4

SAUTEED GRATED WHITE TURNIPS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds young white turnips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots or scallions, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel and grate the turnips (this can be done with a food processor or vegetable mill).
  • Melt the butter over moderate heat and saute the shallots until soft.
  • Add the turnips, salt and pepper and about one-fourth inch of water. Cover and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turnips are tender. Correct seasoning, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 433 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Turnips: Select small, young turnips with smooth, unblemished skin for the best flavor and texture.
  • Prep the Turnips Properly: Peel and dice the turnips evenly to ensure they cook evenly. Cut them into 1-inch cubes for a chunky soup or smaller for a smoother texture.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Sautéing the onions, carrots, and celery in butter adds flavor and depth to the soup. Cook them until softened but not browned.
  • Use Good Quality Broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so use a high-quality vegetable or chicken broth for the best results. You can also use water if you prefer.
  • Season to Taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or other herbs for extra flavor.
  • Simmer until Tender: Simmer the soup until the turnips are tender, about 15-20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the turnips to absorb the broth.
  • Garnish Before Serving: Before serving, garnish the soup with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

White turnip soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a warm and cozy soup, give white turnip soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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