Leek And Turnip Soup With Kale And Walnut Garnish Food

LEEK AND TURNIP SOUP WITH KALE AND WALNUT GARNISH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the leeks and continue to cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Add turnips, potatoes or rice, water or stock, bay leaf, and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes to an hour. The turnips should be very tender. Remove the bay leaf.
• While the soup is simmering, blanch the kale in boiling salted water just until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or steam for about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and squeeze out excess water. Place the squeezed bunch of kale on your cutting board and slice into thin slivers. Toss with the walnut oil.
• Using a hand blender, or in batches in a regular blender, purée the soup. If using a regular blender fill only half way and cover the top with a towel pulled down tight, rather than using the lid, because hot soup will jump and push the top off if the blender is closed airtight. Strain and return to the pot (turnips are fibrous and the soup will have a better texture if you strain it). Return to the pot and heat through, stirring. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with a spoonful of greens and sprinkling of walnuts.

KALE AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• 1.Sauté leek in olive oil until soft. Add kale and cook until wilted. 2.Add broth and cook for 30 minutes on low heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes or until temperature reaches 120°F (65°C). 3.Place soup into the Vitamix container and secure lid. 4.Select Variable 1. 5.Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 6.Blend for 45 seconds until smooth. 7.Pour mixture back into pot and heat for 10 minutes, or just until it begins to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

TURNIP, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion, leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the turnips, potatoes, water or stock, salt to taste, and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is fragrant. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
• Blend the soup in batches in a blender (cover the top with a towel and hold it down to avoid hot splashes), or through a food mill fitted with the fine blade. The soup should be very smooth. Strain if desired. Return to the pot. Stir and taste. Adjust salt, add freshly ground pepper, and heat through. Serve in small bowls or espresso cups, garnished with chopped fresh tarragon and/or chives.

LEEK, KALE & POTATO SOUP TOPPED WITH SHOESTRING FRIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7 and line a baking tray with parchment. Cut the whole potato into matchsticks using a julienne peeler, or shave thin slices using a vegetable peeler, then cut into matchsticks. Pat dry using kitchen paper, then toss with the oil and some seasoning. Spread out on the tray and roast for 15-18 mins.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the leeks, chopped potatoes and a pinch of salt, then cook gently for 10 mins until the leeks have softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more, then pour in the stock. Simmer for 10-12 mins until the potatoes are soft, then add the kale and cook for 2-3 mins to wilt.
• Stir in the crème fraîche, then blitz with a hand blender and season to taste. Divide the soup between bowls and top with the shoestring fries.

TURNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Place turnips, potatoes, and onions in saucepan.
• Cover with small amount of water and simmer until tender; drain.
• Mash with potato masher.
• Add butter.
• Mix flour with 1/4 cup milk.
• Add to mixture and blend well.
• Add chicken stock.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Return to heat and bring to a boil.
• remove from heat and add remaining 3/4 cup milk.
• Reheat to serving temperature taking care not to boil.
• Garnish with your choice of parsley, bacon or croutons.

CREAMY LEEK AND TURNIP SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, heat oil; cook leeks and onions until soft.
• Add stock and turnip.
• Simmer until turnip is tender.
• Blend until smooth in food processor or blender.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add cream
• Heat gently 5 to 10 minutes.
• Garnish each serving with freshly grated apple and a sprinkle of nutmeg.