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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 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 22%
- Protein 24.83 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 15.22 g 6%
- Total Fat 30.71 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 14.54 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.77 mg High 24%
- Sodium 1158.62 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 74.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 206.34 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 93.82 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 29.14 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup healthy?
- Creamy Turnip–Potato Bacon Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 446.54 calories and 24.83 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1158.62 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.54 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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