CREAMY TURNIP SOUP

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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

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups fresh baby spinach

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

Dinesh chaminda Kumara
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The turnips were so tender and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Op Usama
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick weeknight meal. It's always a hit.


Champika Dilhani
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick weeknight meal. It's always a hit.


liton paul
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The turnips were so tender and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aman Deep
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Roshan Baduwal
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The turnips were so tender and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Miguel Serrano
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick weeknight meal. It's always a hit.


kashii mughal
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick weeknight meal. It's always a hit.


Samrat Deula
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The turnips were so tender and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nayem Howlader
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Ayensu Kate
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The turnips were so tender and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince Pori
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick weeknight meal. It's always a hit.


Pro GamingYT
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick weeknight meal. It's always a hit.


JJerez Deannax347
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The turnips were so tender and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Taylor Perez
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Endri Alija
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The turnips were so tender and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaliyah Hernandez
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick weeknight meal. It's always a hit.


Maria kacy Longtchi
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This soup is amazing! I made it last night and it was a hit with my family. The turnips were so tender and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.