Best Turnip Leek And Potato Soup Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

CREAM OF TURNIP, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Cream of Turnip, Potato and Leek Soup image

Much lighter than regular potato leek soup. If you want to be elegant, swirl a teaspoon of heavy cream into each bowl and sprinkle with snipped chives. Good hot or cold.

Provided by BarbryT

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
8 cups thinly sliced leeks (tender parts)
1 lb turnip, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
1 lb potato, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups light cream

Steps:

Melt butter over medium heat and add the vegetables; stir to coat.
Reduce heat to very low, cover and cook the veggies, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes.
Add chicken broth. Increase heat to medium, cover and simmer 45 minutes, until veggies are utterly tender.
In batches, puree soup in blender or food processor.
Return soup to pot; add 1 to 1 and ½ C milk or light cream, thinning to desired consistency.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 798.6, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8.7, Protein 10.2