Turnip and Apple Soup
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.
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
