Turnip Honey Roasted Garlic Soup
Creamy, aromatic, and delightfully comforting, this Turnip Honey Roasted Garlic Soup is the perfect marriage of earthy and sweet flavors. Featuring caramelized oven-roasted turnips, mellow roasted garlic, and a touch of golden honey, this velvety soup bursts with rustic charm and depth. Enhanced with a hint of thyme and finished with optional cream for added richness, this recipe is both elegant and easy to prepare. Its simple ingredients come together in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Serve this warm and nourishing soup with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a beautiful garnish—it’s a dish that’s as visually pleasing as it is delicious. Perfect for lovers of fall flavors, this recipe is a must-try for bringing seasonal produce to life!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium turnips
- 2 garlic bulb
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel and chop the turnips into 1-inch cubes. Peel and quarter the onion. Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves, but leave the bulbs intact.
Place the turnips, onion, and garlic bulbs on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through, until the turnips are fork-tender and the garlic is caramelized.
Once roasted, let the garlic bulbs cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl. Discard the skins.
In a large pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the roasted turnips and onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, roasted garlic, honey, thyme, remaining salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Using an immersion blender (or working in batches in a regular blender), puree the soup until smooth. Be cautious if blending hot liquid in a blender.
If desired, stir in the heavy cream for added richness and heat through, but do not let the soup boil.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the soup is too thick, add a bit more stock to reach your preferred consistency.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1809 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 7107 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.4 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 831 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2648 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
