Italian Turnip Soup Mellowed With Rice

"An Italian friend of mine had just made his yearly trip back home, and along with a bottle of wine, shared this recipe with me. I was skeptical at first, wondering how such a mild vegetable like turnips could make an interesting soup. I have since made it 5 times in a 2 week time span...this should let you know how astonishing it turned out! I even made this for a dear friend who suffers from massive food allergies, using strictly olive oil to saute the turnips and NO Parmesan cheese stirred directly into the soup; she raved about it so much that she demanded the recipe before I left her house. If you chose to make this Vegan, it takes twice as long for the turnips to brown, and the flavour isn't as deep, but it is still a wonderful soup! Try it today and amaze your friends with it's complex nature yet simple ingredients!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Note: I treated these like apples; I cut them into quarters, used a paring knife to peel them, and then diced them; At the market, 3 large turnips= one pound; Just weigh them at the grocery store to get the right amount.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil over high heat.
  • When the foam subsides, sauté the turnips, tossing frequently, for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Add the broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to moderate, and cook, covered for 10 minutes.
  • After that, stir in the rice and cook the mixture, covered, until the rice is al dente, about 15 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Just before serving, stir in the parsley and the Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

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Reviews

  1. This was a great, delicious, simple soup. Now I know what to do with all the turnips in our garden! Next time I may add some additional veggies if I've got them (i.e. onions, carrots, potatoes, etc.).
     
  2. Dear Swedish Chef! I love love love this recipe. This is my go to recipe when I am sick and can not eat anything. It is the ultimate comfort food. Thank you for posting it.
     
  3. Picked up some turnips at the farmer's market to introduce a "new" veg to the house. Soup is EASY and delicious.
     
  4. I absolutely adore this soup, and marvel every time I make it as to the ease and speed. With only a few ingredients, it comes together so beautifully, and I rarely have leftovers. So warm and so comforting. Great recipe!!
     
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