Low-Carb Faux Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Low-Carb Faux Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds turnips, peeled and cubed; water to cover; 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste; 4 leeks, white portion only, thinly sliced; 4 stalks celery, sliced; 4 cups chicken stock, divided; 6 strips cooked crispy bacon, or more to taste; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 2 cups whole milk; 2 green onions, sliced, or more to taste

Servings: persons

3 pounds turnips, peeled and cubed
water to cover
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
4 leeks, white portion only, thinly sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced
4 cups chicken stock, divided
6 strips cooked crispy bacon, or more to taste
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 cups whole milk
2 green onions, sliced, or more to taste

1
Place turnips in a pot and add water until covered by 3 to 4 inches; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain.
2
Heat oil in the pot over medium heat. Add leeks and celery; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Blend leek mixture, 1 cup chicken stock, bacon, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Pour back into the pot.
4
Blend half of the turnips and 1 cup chicken stock in the food processor until smooth; pour into the pot. Repeat with remaining turnips and 1 cup chicken stock.
5
Pour remaining 1 cup chicken stock into the pot; stir in milk. Simmer, without boiling, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Ladle into bowls; garnish with green onions.

860

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 3 pounds turnips, peeled and cubed, water to cover, 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste, 4 leeks, white portion only, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Low-Carb Faux Potato 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.

Low-Carb Faux Potato Soup

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