TURNIP, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
A simple French soup that works well regardless of which vegetable gets the emphasis. This is a simple French soup. If you want to vary the proportions of vegetables you can; it works well whether you emphasize the turnips, as I do here, the leeks or the potatoes. Turnips have a slightly bitter edge, and tarragon makes a lovely sweet garnish. Chives would also work.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 to 18 demitasse servings or 8 bowls
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion, leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the turnips, potatoes, water or stock, salt to taste, and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is fragrant. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
- Blend the soup in batches in a blender (cover the top with a towel and hold it down to avoid hot splashes), or through a food mill fitted with the fine blade. The soup should be very smooth. Strain if desired. Return to the pot. Stir and taste. Adjust salt, add freshly ground pepper, and heat through. Serve in small bowls or espresso cups, garnished with chopped fresh tarragon and/or chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 2036 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
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mingmei fang
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of turnips, leeks, and potatoes. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Kenneth Tindall
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The turnips and leeks add a nice sweetness and the potatoes make it nice and creamy.
Ricky Nelson
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! The turnips and leeks add a wonderful sweetness and the potatoes make it nice and creamy. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Aoife Earle
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and flavorful! The turnips and leeks add a unique sweetness that pairs perfectly with the creamy potatoes. I also love the addition of dill, which gives the soup a nice fresh flavor.
tammy crampton
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The turnips and leeks add a nice sweetness and the potatoes make it nice and creamy.
zohaib yousaf
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The turnips and leeks add a nice sweetness and the potatoes make it nice and creamy.
zubir ahmad
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. The turnips and leeks add a nice sweetness and the potatoes make it nice and creamy.
minnist the first gg
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and flavorful! The turnips and leeks add a unique sweetness that pairs perfectly with the creamy potatoes. I also love the addition of dill, which gives the soup a nice fresh flavor.
Giselle Ramsey
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of turnips, leeks, and potatoes. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Nadir Veer
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The turnips and leeks add a nice sweetness and the potatoes make it nice and creamy.
youtuber crew
[email protected]This soup is so good! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The turnips and leeks add a nice sweetness and the potatoes make it nice and creamy.
Alex Abdish
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. The turnips and leeks add a unique sweetness that I really enjoy. I also like the addition of dill, which gives the soup a nice fresh flavor.
JUDE OLIJI
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The flavors were perfect and it was so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Sohil Islam
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love the combination of turnips, leeks, and potatoes. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Michael Odendaal
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The turnips and leeks add a nice sweetness and the potatoes make it nice and creamy.
Ivan Barnes
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! The turnips and leeks add a wonderful sweetness and the potatoes make it nice and creamy. I will definitely be making this soup again.
sparky396
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the way the turnips and leeks melt in my mouth.
BMPawnz
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicious flavor. The turnips and leeks added a nice sweetness that balanced out the savory potatoes.
Wonderland Haze
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and flavorful! The turnips and leeks add a unique sweetness that pairs perfectly with the creamy potatoes. I also love the addition of dill, which gives the soup a nice fresh flavor.