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Curried Carrot and Turnip Soup

Wendy Monro
6 servings
Intermediate

It is a good idea to start your Thanksgiving meal with a delicious soup. Maybe while the turkey is still cooking, you could serve this to your guests. People are hungry and you just need to wet their appetite, just a little bit. Try this delicious curried carrot and turnip soup. It is the perfect combination of ingredients for a cool fall day. It’s hearty and creamy. It’s warm and satisfying. This soup is filled with nutritious vegetables and tastes like a bit of heaven. It’s sure to warm everyone from the inside out. What a great way to begin your Thanksgiving meal.

Total Steps

10

Ingredients

17

Tools Needed

3

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onions, diced
  • 1 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 6 turnips, diced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 can/bottle beer
  • 1 cup water (enough to cover vegetables)
  • 1 stick butter
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • a few sprigs cilantro(optional)

Instructions

1

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a stock pot on medium heat.

2

Step 2

ten minutes

Add the celery, onions, carrots, garlic, and turnips. Sauté the vegetables.

3

Step 3

about two minutes

Add the thyme, turmeric, and curry powder. Mix into the vegetables.

4

Step 4

Pour in the bottle of beer to deglaze the pan.

5

Step 5

one to two hours

Add enough water to cover the vegetables. Simmer until the vegetables are soft.

6

Step 6

Add one stick of butter and let it melt into the ingredients.

7

Step 7

another fifteen minutes

Add the sour cream, vanilla, sugar, and vinegar. Stir in and let this simmer.

8

Step 8

Blend all of the ingredients until smooth and creamy.

9

Step 9

another ten minutes

Cook.

10

Step 10

Ladle into bowls and add a few sprigs of cilantro for garnish.

Tools & Equipment

stock pot
ladle
bowls

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