Turnip Soup

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.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

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.