Creamy Turnip With Paprika Soup

Creamy Turnip With Paprika Soup
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
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  • TOTAL TIME
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  • SERVING
    8 People
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This creamy turnip soup, infused with the smoky warmth of paprika, offers a velvety texture and a subtly sweet flavor profile. A sophisticated yet simple dish, perfect as an elegant starter or a comforting light meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Cholesterol
    21 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    88 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Heat olive oil in a large, deep saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. (1 minute)

02

Step

Add turnips and onion; saute, stirring infrequently at first, then more frequently, until vegetables begin to turn golden brown. (7-8 minutes)

03

Step

Reduce heat to low, add butter, sugar, and garlic. Continue cooking until all vegetables achieve a rich, spotty caramel color. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Incorporate paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper; saute until fragrant. (30 seconds - 1 minute)

05

Step

Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until turnips are tender. (10 minutes)

06

Step

Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth. (30 seconds - 1 minute) (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)

07

Step

Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is soup-like, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish with shallot crisps, and serve.

For a richer flavor, consider using browned butter instead of regular butter.
Shallot crisps can be made by thinly slicing shallots and frying them in oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels before using as a garnish.
If you prefer a vegan option, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and the half-and-half with cashew cream or another plant-based alternative.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 51 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Alexanne Weissnat

    Easy to make and very impressive. Will definitely make this again!

  • Maureen Schillerbotsford

    I added a little bit of nutmeg along with the thyme and it was amazing!

  • Myriam Moore

    The caramelization step is crucial. It really deepens the flavor of the soup.

  • Monserrat Harris

    I made this with vegetable broth and it was still delicious.

  • Braden Gleason

    This soup was a huge hit at my dinner party! The paprika gives it such a unique flavor.

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