Turnips have a lovely flavor, a combination of cabbage and radish. They can be bitter when eaten raw but become mild-flavored and slightly sweet when cooked.

Turnips work well in just about any recipe that calls for a potato or a sweet potato.  They can be mashed, baked, roasted, or made into fries or even a casserole.

To Prep Turnips

I prefer to peel the turnips (along with the apple and potato) as it gives a smoother consistency to this soup.

Ingredients

VEGGIES The turnips are the primary flavor in this recipe. A potato adds to the creamy texture while the apple adds a very subtle fresh flavor.

SEASONINGS Salt & curry powder are added to the soup for an extra kick!

ADDITIONS Once the soup is fully prepared, feel free to add sliced mushrooms, shredded chicken, cubes of ham, or even macaroni for a chunky version. Turnip soup is great for leftover meats and veggies!

PRO TIP: For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth.

How To Make Turnip Soup

An immersion blender is the easiest way to blend this to a creamy consistency. Turnip soup is so easy to make, it’s ready in no time at all!

  • Sauté onion in oil until tender, add diced veggies, and apple.
  • Combine everything except the cream, cook until tender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy. If using a countertop blender, close the lid loosely to keep the hot soup from overflowing.
  • Stir in cream and reheat.

Garnish with fresh herbs or croutons and serve immediately. Serve with tender drop biscuits for the perfect dippable side!

How to Store Turnip Soup

  • Keep leftover turnip soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it should keep about 4 days.
  • To freeze turnip soup, ladle the chilled soup into freezer bags and label them with the date. Freeze flat and then store them upright (like books) to save freezer space! Frozen turnip soup will stay fresh for about 3 months in the freezer.

More Savory Soups

  • Butternut Squash Soup – rich & creamy
  • Creamy Celery Soup – light & elegant
  • Sausage & Kale Soup – perfect for a cold day
  • Homemade Tomato Soup – made with fresh tomatoes
  • Creamy Cannellini Soup – so hearty & delicious
  • 15 Bean Soup – budget-friendly

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Creamy Turnip Soup

Nutrition Information

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