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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Raeesa Javed
r_j@aol.comThis soup is delicious! I love the combination of turnips, leeks, and potatoes. The soup is also very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Sserugo Henry
h.s@aol.comI'm not a big fan of turnips, but I decided to try this soup anyway. I'm so glad I did! The turnips were actually really good in the soup, and they added a nice sweetness. The soup was also very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this
Mary Waddell
w_mary@gmail.comThis soup is amazing! I love the flavors of the turnips, leeks, and potatoes. The soup is also very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Katt Dea
katt-dea24@yahoo.comI made this soup for dinner last night, and it was a big hit! My husband and kids loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Jomir Hasan
hasan.j59@gmail.comThis soup is delicious! I love the combination of turnips, leeks, and potatoes. The soup is also very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Khaled Magde
magde-k@aol.comI tried this recipe last night, and it was a hit! My whole family loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Aakriti Pokhrel
aakriti_p@gmail.comThis soup is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious! I love the way the turnips and leeks melt into the broth, and the potatoes add a nice heartiness. I also love the addition of the thyme and bay leaf. They really add a nice depth of flavor
Shefa Shalva
s.s58@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of turnips, but I decided to try this soup anyway. I'm so glad I did! The turnips were actually really good in the soup, and they added a nice sweetness. The soup was also very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making thi
Khvng Sparrow
sparrow-khvng@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! I love the way the turnips, leeks, and potatoes all come together to create such a flavorful broth. The thyme and bay leaf also add a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again!
Destiny Gavin
g13@gmail.comI made this soup for my family last night, and they all loved it! The soup was easy to make, and the ingredients were easy to find. The soup was also very affordable, which is always a plus. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking
Rubi Acevedo
acevedo.r@hotmail.comThis soup is simply divine! The combination of turnips, leeks, and potatoes creates a rich and flavorful broth, while the addition of thyme and bay leaf adds a subtle earthiness. I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out perfectly. It wa