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Turnip Soup
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 10
I got this recipe from the Heritage Quilters. Boy was I surprised to find out this delicious soup had turnips as one of the main ingredients. I am one of the first people to turn my nose up at turnips but this soup will surprise you.
Ingredients:
2 cups turnips, sliced
1 cup potato, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
parsley (optional)
bacon, crumpled (optional)
crouton (optional)
Directions:
1. Place turnips, potatoes, and onions in saucepan.
2. Cover with small amount of water and simmer until tender; drain.
3. Mash with potato masher.
4. Add butter.
5. Mix flour with 1/4 cup milk.
6. Add to mixture and blend well.
7. Add chicken stock.
8. Mix thoroughly.
9. Return to heat and bring to a boil.
10. remove from heat and add remaining 3/4 cup milk.
11. Reheat to serving temperature taking care not to boil.
12. Garnish with your choice of parsley, bacon or croutons.
By RecipeOfHealth.com