Five Spice Turnip Soup
Turnips are totally underrated! They are cheap and packed with nutrients, but somehow not as in-fashion as Brussels sprouts or kale these days. I hope they make a come back because they are high in fiber, calcium and Vitamins A and C. This recipe is a bit indulgent using half-and-half but you can use low-fat or skim milk to cut the fat.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Turnip | 1 medium (122g) | 34 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Cider | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches (1 Lb. Size) Turnips, Including Greens, Washed Well
- 1-½ Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided
- 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme, 2/3 Left Whole, 1/3 Finely Chopped, Divided Use
- 1 teaspoon Salt, Divided
- 1 whole Leek, Washed Very Well And Thinly Sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Smashed
- ⅛ teaspoons Five Spice Powder
- ½ Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sliced
- 3 cups Vegetable Stock
- 1-½ cup Half-and-Half Or Milk
- 1 teaspoon Cider Vinegar