TURNIP, POTATO AND GARLIC SOUP

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Add a bit of heavy cream to make this pureed soup rich and silky.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped shallot
1 cup chopped peeled potato
1 medium clove garlic, minced, plus 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 cups diced peeled turnips
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
Thinly sliced fresh parsley, for garnish
Prepared crispy fried shallots or French fried onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, minced garlic, rosemary and thyme sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the turnips and remaining garlic cloves, bring back to a simmer and cook until the turnips and garlic are tender, about 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, and cool at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard the rosemary and thyme and carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full).
  • Stir in the cream and reheat the soup if necessary. Adjust the consistency and seasoning with water, salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot garnished with crispy fried shallots and parsley.
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