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Apple and Turnip Soup

Published: Aug 9, 2024 by Chef Grey

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Apples and turnips? How does that even work? The answer is: surprisingly well! The blend of sweet, bitter, and savory flavors creates a soup that is both comforting and surprising. You'll discover subtle levels of complexity as you continue eating, making it a delightful and memorable dish.

Turnip and Apple Soup served in a bowl Edit

Here's why this recipe works. Turnips have a slightly bitter taste, but like most root vegetables they also contain a lot of sugar. Cooking them with onions help bring that sweetness out. The addition of sweet spices like cinnamon and ginger also helps tone the bitterness down.

Also, the larger a turnip is, the more bitter is, so look for smaller ones. I made this recipe with some beautiful baby turnips I got at the farmers market. Another benefit of using baby turnips is that the skins are so thin that I don't even have to peel them!

For a different take on an apple and turnip pairing, take a look at my Spiced Turnip and Apple Soup!

Turnip and Apple Soup in a bowl
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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need. Measure some spices, do some chopping, and you're ready to cook!

Turnip and Apple Soup spices on a plate

The spices: coriander, cumin, mustard cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric.

Turnip and Apple Soup ingredients

In addition to the spices you'll need shallots, apples, turnips, and lime juice (not shown).

  • Coriander
  • Cumin
  • Turmeric
  • Mustard
  • Ginger
  • Cinnamon
  • Shallots
  • Apples
  • Turnips

(See the recipe card for quantities.)

Last Minute Addition! You'll also need a tablespoon of lime juice. I was having some of the soup the next day and added some lime juice, and it was amazing how much it brightened up the flavor! So it's part of the recipe now, but it's not in the picture. You know what lime juice looks like, right?

Instructions

Here's how to make it. This is a quick and easy recipe, with not many steps.

Turnip and Apple Soup sauteeing shallots

Saute the shallots in some butter or coconut oil.

Turnip and Apple Soup turnips and apples added to the pan

Add the apples and turnips and cook for a few minutes, just enough to start to bring the sugars out.

Turnip and Apple Soup spices added to the pan

Add the spice mixture...

Turnip and Apple Soup everything mixed together

and mix everything together.

Turnip and Apple Soup water added to the pan

Add about two cups of water, just enough to cover the ingredients.

Turnip and Apple Soup soup simmering

Bring to a boil; then lower the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Turnip and Apple Soup blending with an immersion blender

Add the lime juice, and use an immersion or counter-top blender to puree the soup until it's smooth.

Turnip and Apple Soup served in a bowl Edit

Serve the soup as-is, or decorate it with thin slices of apple. And a bit of sour cream never hurts!

Tip: This soup is also great cold! Make it a day or two in advance to serve with a main course or salad!

Substitutions

  • Shallots - If you don't have any shallots, you can use an onion. Depending on the size of the onion, you may only want to use ½ or even ¼ of an onion.
  • Lime Juice - You can use lemon juice too.

Equipment

See the recipe card for the equipment list. You might not have an apple corer, unless you're a kitchen gadget collector. (I'm pointing at myself in the mirror.) But don't run out and buy one if you don't have one. Just make four cuts down the apple to slice the sides off so you're left with a square core, toss it, and chop the good part!

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Turnip and Apple Soup

Chef Grey
Turnips and apples? How does that work? The answer is: surprisingly well! The blend of sweet, bitter, and savory flavors creates a soup that is both comforting and surprising. You'll discover subtle levels of complexity as you continue eating, making it a delightful and memorable dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Course Soup
Method Stovetop
Servings 4
Calories 100 kcal

Special Equipment Needed

  • 1 Vegetable peeler
  • 1 Apple corer (optional)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef knife
  • 1 Large stock pot
  • 1 Stirring spoon
  • 1 Blender (counter-top or immersion)

Ingredients
 

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
  • 1 large shallot chopped
  • 4 turnips peeled and diced
  • 2 tart green apples such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 cups water or until ingredients are covered
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Mix the spices together well.
    ½ teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Heat the coconut oil or butter in a saucepan. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
    1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter, 1 large shallot
  • Add the turnips and apples and cook for about 1 minute.
    4 turnips, 2 tart green apples
  • Add the spice mixture and mix well.
  • Add water until all the ingredients are covered and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
    2 cups water
  • Add the lime juice. Use a countertop or immersion blender to puree the soup to your preferred consistency.
    1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and serve. Arrange thinly sliced apples on top for an elegant presentation!

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg

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https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/turnip-and-apple-soup/170208
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Hi, I'm Grey. My wife Debbie and I love to explore flavors, cuisines, and cooking techniques. We hope we can inspire you to try something new, because Variety is the Spice of Your Life!

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