Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup
Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup blends smoky bacon with tender cubes of turnip and potato for a rich, comforting bowl. A splash of cream rounds it out while kale and thyme add freshness and herbal depth. It’s a cozy choice for cool evenings or a casual weekend lunch, great with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon until the fat starts to render, about 4 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the saucepan.
- 2
In the drippings in the saucepan over medium heat, cook the onion until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the potato, turnip, and thyme; cook and stir until the mixture is well combined, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add enough water to cover the vegetable mixture; bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the kale; cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
- 5
Stir the kale and cream into the simmering soup; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs; season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 446.54 kcal High
- Protein 24.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 15.22 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.71 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.54 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 71.77 mg High
- Sodium 1101.94 mg High
- Fiber 2.5 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.7 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 74.04 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source
- Potassium 206.34 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 819.21 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 29.14 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Creamy Turnip Potato Bacon Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Diced Onion, Diced Potatoes, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 446.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Diced Onion, Diced Potatoes, Fresh Thyme, Heavy Cream. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 446.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
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