Best Leek And Turnip Soup With Kale And Walnut Garnish Recipes

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LEEK, TURNIP AND RICE SOUP



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This simple, fragrant soup is delicious as thick vegetable soup, not puréed. It becomes a different soup altogether when you purée it, and I like both versions equally.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
1 pound turnips, cut in 1/2-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 quarts vegetable stock, chicken stock or water
Salt to taste
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup rice, preferably arborio
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Freshly grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
Garlic croutons for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the leeks. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the turnips and continue to cook, stirring often, until the turnips are translucent and the leeks thoroughly tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the stock or water, salt, bay leaf and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If serving as is, add pepper, stir in the parsley and serve, over croutons if desired, passing Parmesan at the table for sprinkling.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1664 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

TURNIP, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



Turnip, Leek and Potato Soup image

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

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large leeks, white and light green part only, halved lengthwise, cleaned and sliced or chopped
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds turnips, peeled and diced
1 large russet potato (about 3/4 pound), peeled and diced
2 quarts water, chicken stock, or vegetable stock
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf and a couple of sprigs each thyme and parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh tarragon and/or chives for garnish

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

WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH TURNIPS, CARROTS, POTATOES AND LEEKS



Winter Vegetable Soup With Turnips, Carrots, Potatoes and Leeks image

I use the food mill instead of a blender - immersion or regular - because I love the texture of the soup when it's put through the mill's coarse blade, resulting in a flavorful, colorful mixture that you can almost chew on. But you can use a blender to purée the soup. The texture will be coarsest - which is what you want - if you use an immersion blender.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large leeks (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), white parts only, cleaned and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 large carrots (10 ounces), diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 large or 2 medium turnips (10 ounces), peeled and diced
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and diced
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf and a few sprigs each thyme and parsley
Salt and black pepper
1/4 cup crème fraîche, more to taste
Chopped fresh parsley or tarragon, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, combine the leeks, garlic, carrots, celery, turnips, potatoes, bouquet garni, 1 1/2 quarts water, 2 to 3 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft.
  • Pass the soup through the coarse blade of a food mill (or purée using a blender or an immersion blender).
  • Return soup to the pot and whisk in 1/4 cup crème fraîche (or more, to taste). Heat through, taste and adjust seasonings (be generous with salt and pepper). To serve, garnish each bowl with a spoonful of crème fraîche and a sprinkle of parsley or tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 136, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 657 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

CREAMY LEEK AND TURNIP SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Leek and Turnip Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup leek, sliced
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups turnips, peeled and diced
salt
pepper
1 cup light cream

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, heat oil; cook leeks and onions until soft.
  • Add stock and turnip.
  • Simmer until turnip is tender.
  • Blend until smooth in food processor or blender.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cream
  • Heat gently 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with freshly grated apple and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 263.6, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.2, Protein 5.7

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