This luxurious Cream of Turnip, Potato, and Leek Soup is the definition of cozy comfort food. The earthy sweetness of turnips pairs beautifully with the mild onion-like flavor of leeks, all softened by starchy potatoes into a naturally thick, velvety base. Slow-cooked until tender and then blended to silkiness, this soup offers a rich, creamy texture without being heavy. It’s perfect for chilly autumn evenings, as a light lunch, or as a sophisticated starter for a dinner party. Garnished with a swirl of heavy cream and fresh herbs, it transforms simple root vegetables into an elegant dish that feels both home-style and restaurant-quality.
Cream Of Turnip Potato And Leek Soup – Bon Appetit
Description
This luxurious Cream of Turnip, Potato, and Leek Soup is the definition of cozy comfort food. The earthy sweetness of turnips pairs beautifully with the mild onion-like flavor of leeks, all softened by starchy potatoes into a naturally thick, velvety base. Slow-cooked until tender and then blended to silkiness, this soup offers a rich, creamy texture without being heavy. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for chilly autumn evenings, as a light lunch, or as a sophisticated starter for a dinner party. Garnished with a swirl of heavy cream and fresh herbs, it transforms simple root vegetables into an elegant dish that feels both home-style and restaurant-quality.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt the butter in a heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add the thinly sliced leeks, peeled and chopped turnip, and peeled and chopped potato. Stir to coat the vegetables in the butter.
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Reduce the heat to very low, cover the pot, and cook until the leeks are soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
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Stir in the canned lowfat chicken broth.
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Increase the heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are completely tender, about 45 minutes.
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Working in batches, carefully puree the soup in a blender until smooth.
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Return the pureed soup to the pot.
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Thin the soup with milk or whipping cream to your desired consistency.
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Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Ladle the hot soup into bowls and swirl a spoonful of heavy cream into each serving before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.6g20%
- Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
- Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
- Sodium 288.4mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 67.2g23%
- Dietary Fiber 8.6g35%
- Sugars 24.0g
- Protein 7.8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
