Curried Carrot and Turnip Soup
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
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a stock pot on medium heat.
Step 2
Add the celery, onions, carrots, garlic, and turnips. Sauté the vegetables.
Step 3
Add the thyme, turmeric, and curry powder. Mix into the vegetables.
Step 4
Pour in the bottle of beer to deglaze the pan.
Step 5
Add enough water to cover the vegetables. Simmer until the vegetables are soft.
Step 6
Add one stick of butter and let it melt into the ingredients.
Step 7
Add the sour cream, vanilla, sugar, and vinegar. Stir in and let this simmer.
Step 8
Blend all of the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Step 9
Cook.
Step 10
Ladle into bowls and add a few sprigs of cilantro for garnish.