Best 10 Sweet Potato Parsnip And Turnip Bisque Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Sweet Potato, Parsnip, and Turnip Bisque. This creamy and comforting soup showcases the natural sweetness of root vegetables, balanced with a hint of spice. As you savor each spoonful, you'll embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of the harvest.

This versatile recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. Craving a touch of smokiness? Roast the vegetables before simmering them in a flavorful broth. For a velvety texture, blend the soup until smooth or leave it slightly chunky for a rustic appeal.

Enhance the soup's richness with a dollop of tangy crème fraîche or a sprinkling of crumbled bacon. Add a touch of warmth with freshly ground black pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper. Don't forget to garnish with fresh herbs like chives or parsley to brighten up the flavors.

Accompany this delightful soup with a crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal. The Sweet Potato, Parsnip, and Turnip Bisque is not only a culinary delight but also a nourishing choice. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this soup is a true testament to the power of wholesome ingredients.

So gather your vegetables, warm up your kitchen, and prepare to create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Let's embark on this delightful journey together!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO BISQUE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1/2-inch knob ginger, peeled and finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chipotle pepper, canned in adobo sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups apple cider
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 pounds)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Sour cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts and becomes foamy, add the garlic, onions and ginger and saute until tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chipotle pepper and saute for 1 minute longer while breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken broth, apple cider and sweet potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and velvety. Finish by stirring in the heavy cream. Top each bowl with sour cream if using.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PARSNIPS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks, any tough woody cores discarded
4 sprigs thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for topping
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, parsnips, thyme sprigs, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are well coated.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and the half-and-half to the pot, cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally and adding 1/4 cup more water at a time if the pot is dry, until the vegetables are very tender, 30 to 35 minutes (at the end, there will not be a lot of liquid left).
  • Discard the thyme sprigs and transfer the vegetables and any liquid to a food processor. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and process until very smooth. Add the vinegar and process to combine; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle with more nutmeg.

ROOT VEGGIE BISQUE



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Root veggies like rutabaga, turnip, sweet potato, parsnip and beets are blended together to create this out-of-this-world autumn soup. Serve meatless or top off with bacon bits.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 rutabaga
1 turnip
1 sweet potato
2 parsnips
1 yellow beet
2 cloves garlic
1 sage leaf
1 sprig thyme
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup bacon bits

Steps:

  • Pierce the rutabaga, turnip, sweet potato, parsnips, and beet with a fork. Place all vegetables in a large, microwaveable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 10-12 minutes, or until each of the veggies are soft to the touch.
  • Cut peels off of each of the veggies; discard. Place half of peeled vegetables in a large blender with half of vegetable broth and cream. Blend until smooth and completely pureed. Pour mixture into medium saucepan. Repeat with remaining vegetables, broth and cream.
  • Heat over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until steaming and hot. Serve topped with sour cream and bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SWEET POTATO AND PARSNIP MASH



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Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes
1 pound parsnips
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 packed tablespoon freshly grated horseradish, divided
Additional salt and horseradish to taste
Sugar, maple syrup or honey, if needed to sweeten

Steps:

  • Peel the sweet potatoes and parsnips, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Combine the sweet potato and parsnip slices, cream, butter, salt and half of the horseradish in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened. This will take about 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher to desired texture. Stir in half of remaining horseradish, making sure to incorporate well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, additional horseradish and/or sweetener if needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 673 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURNIP AND SWEET POTATO GRATIN



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This warming potato gratin, a great addition to the holiday table, is so simple that you'll want to make it all year long.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds turnips (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking dish, arrange a single layer of turnips and sweet potatoes, overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with one-third of the flour. Repeat to make 3 more layers, sprinkling with salt, pepper, and flour between layers. Dot top layer with butter, then slowly pour broth and wine into dish, keeping layers intact. Cover with foil and bake until vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Remove foil and sprinkle cheese over dish. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Let gratin sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g

SWEET POTATO, PARSNIP AND TURNIP BISQUE



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This was an accidental creation that turned out to be quite delicious. My husband says all the flavors combined remind him of butternut squash.

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (32 ounce) container chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
sour cream
flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a 6-8 quart soup pot saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onion is softened.
  • Add the sweet potato, parsnip and turnip and cook until softened, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Boil uncovered for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Puree using either a stick/immersion blender or by transferring to a blender and then back to the pot.
  • Slowly add the heavy cream into the puree.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped flat leaf parsley.

SWEET POTATO & PARSNIP BAKE



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A make-ahead vegetarian side dish that's high in fibre and provides a good source of vitamin C

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Side dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

800g sweet potato , peeled and cut into chunks
800g parsnip , peeled and cut into chunks
200ml tub reduced-fat crème fraîche
2 tbsp shredded sage
4 tsp wholegrain mustard
butter , for greasing
1 slice granary bread , finely chopped
50g coarsely grated vegetarian-style parmesan
3 tbsp pine nut

Steps:

  • Boil the sweet potatoes and parsnips for 20 mins in salted water until tender. Drain really well, then roughly mash with half the crème fraîche and half the sage, the mustard and salt and pepper. Pile into a buttered ovenproof dish and smooth over.
  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan, pine nuts and remaining sage. Spoon the remaining crème fraîche over the mash, scatter over the bread and cheese mixture, then bake for 35-40 mins from fridge-cold, 25-30 mins if not, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

CARROT, TURNIP, SWEET POTATO BISQUE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-3 shallots, minced
1 large onion
4 T butter (2 T olive oil for sauteing and 1/3 cup cream for base)
5 carrots
3 turnips
1 white sweet potato
1 red sweet potato
3-4 cups vegan, no salt bouillon
handful fresh, chopped parsley
1 T thyme
2 bay leaves
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of sage
sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel and dice onions, shallots, potatoes, turnips, carrots. Saute in butter (or olive oil). Add thyme, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add fresh parsely. Add stock and cream as necessary. Food process mixture to bisque. Simmer for 30 minutes (or longer for more robust flavor).

SEAN'S MOMMY'S ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES



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I wanted to do something different as a vegetable side dish. It was Thanksgiving, so I got a bunch of root vegetables and roasted them. They were a hit and are now a staple at our holiday table. I cook them during the year sometimes, as well.

Provided by Sean's Mommy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
3 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 parsnips, peeled and cubed
3 turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place the butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato, rutabaga, parsnips, and turnips into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper, and place the vegetables into a deep roasting pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the vegetables have lightly browned around the edges and are tender, about 45 minutes. Stir once as the vegetables roast to ensure even cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 121.3 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

SWEET POTATOES AND PARSNIPS



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Allspice, garlic and sweet onion season roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips in this hearty harvesttime dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled
4 medium parsnips (about 2 pounds), peeled
1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Cut each half lengthwise into four pieces, then into 3-in. slices. Cut parsnips into quarters, then into 3-in. pieces. Place the potatoes, parsnips and onion in a 3-qt. microwave-safe baking dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 30 seconds longer or until vegetables are crisp tender. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips for Cooking Sweet Potato, Parsnip, and Turnip Bisque

  • Be sure to use fresh, high-quality vegetables for the best flavor.
  • Peel and cube the vegetables evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Sauté the vegetables in a little bit of olive oil or butter until they are tender and browned.
  • Add the vegetable broth, water, and seasonings to the pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
  • Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional seasonings, if desired.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, before serving.

Conclusion

Sweet potato, parsnip, and turnip bisque is a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and vibrant color, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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