Turnips have always been one of my favorite vegetables, but sometimes I’m stumped on how to pair them with other ingredients. This root vegetable soup was a game changer. It’s thick and hearty, with a chowder like texture, all thanks to the silky smooth amazingness of vegetables.

I love a good roasted root vegetable, but this soup is even simpler than that. Just sweat some onions and garlic in olive oil, add a few spices, and then simmer it with root vegetables and broth. In this case, the veggies I recommend are parsnip, turnip, and carrot – in about equal quantities. You can mix and match other vegetables too – I’ve swapped in celeriac before, for example – but be sure to use at least one sweeter veggie like carrot or sweet potato to keep the flavors balanced.
Turnips and cauliflower are both cruciferous vegetables, which means that (1) they’re super nutritious but also (2) they have sharp, peppery and slightly sulfuric notes.
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