Five Spice Turnip Soup Recipe

Name: Five Spice Turnip Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches turnips, including greens (about 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 lbs total); 1 1/2 Tbsp EVOO, divided; 2-3 sprigs plus 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided; 1 tsp salt, divided; 1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced thin; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 1/8 tsp plus a pinch Chinese Five Spice Powder, divided; 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced; 3 cups vegetable stock; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk; 1 tsp cider vinegar

Servings: persons

2 bunches turnips, including greens (about 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 lbs total)
1 1/2 Tbsp EVOO, divided
2-3 sprigs plus 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 tsp salt, divided
1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1/8 tsp plus a pinch Chinese Five Spice Powder, divided
1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced
3 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk
1 tsp cider vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Cut the turnips from the greens and trim each end. Toss with 1 Tbsp EVOO, 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Spread out in a single layer onto a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, turning over at the 10-minute mark, and remove to cool.
3
Meanwhile in a soup pot, heat leeks, garlic, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder and butter over medium-low heat. Stir every few minutes and make sure the leeks get no brown on them. Cook down until turnips are ready, about 15-20 minutes total.
4
When turnips are done, discard the thyme sprigs and add them to the leeks. Add the potatoes, stock and half-and-half as well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes until the potatoes are very soft.
5
Meanwhile, remove the stems from the turnip greens and chop coarsely. In a skillet over medium heat, add remaining 1/2 Tbsp EVOO. When the EVOO is hot, add greens, 1/2 tsp chopped thyme and a pinch of Chinese Five Spice Powder. Cook the greens down until tender and remove from the heat.
6
Remove the soup from the heat and puree in batches in a blender or food processing until very smooth. BE CAREFUL WITH HOT LIQUIDS! Strain through a colander or chinoise and add the vinegar. Adjust any seasonings and serve hot with a portion of greens on top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches turnips, including greens (about 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 lbs total), 1 1/2 Tbsp EVOO, divided, 2-3 sprigs plus 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided, 1 tsp salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Five Spice Turnip Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Five Spice Turnip Soup

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