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

Ingredients

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