A warm and inviting deep orange soup, topped with bright green cilantro and served in an eye-catching earthenware bowl paired with a side of warm naan bread.

Turnip Tikka Masala Soup

Name: Turnip Tikka Masala Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: medium turnips, 5 pealed and cut into ½-inch pieces; coconut milk, 2 cups; vegetable stock, 4 cups; small onions, 2 finely chopped; garlic cloves, 3 minced; fresh ginger, 2 inch piece pealed and grated; turmeric, 1 teaspoon; garam masala, 1.5 teaspoon; cumin, 1 teaspoon; coriander, 1 teaspoon; red chilli flakes, 1/2 teaspoon optional; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; cilantro, for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: November 20, 2024

This scrumptious soup turns the humble autumn turnip into a star. Balanced with classic Indian spices and rich coconut milk, this dish provides both warmth and comfort during the chilly days.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium turnips - 5 - pealed and cut into ½-inch pieces
Coconut milk - 2 cups
Vegetable stock - 4 cups
Small onions - 2 - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 3 - minced
Fresh ginger - 2 inch piece - pealed and grated
Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1.5 teaspoon
Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Coriander - 1 teaspoon
Red chilli flakes - 1/2 teaspoon - optional
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Cilantro - - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🔥🧅

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the finely chopped onions until softened.
Step 2 - 🧄🌶️🥄

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1.5 teaspoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of coriander, and optional 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli flakes, stirring until everything is fragrant.
Step 3 - 🍲🥔🔂

Add the 5 medium-sized, peeled and cut turnips to the pot and sauté them until slightly browned.
Step 4 - 🥣🔥⏱️

Pour in 4 cups of vegetable stock, bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and allow it to simmer until the turnips are tender.
Step 5 - 🍲🥣🌀

With a handheld immersion blender (or a countertop blender in batches), blend the soup mixture until it's smooth.
Step 6 - 🥥🍲🔥

Return the pot to heat, stir in 2 cups of coconut milk, and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the soup until hot.
Step 7 - 🍲🌿🍽️

Serve the hot soup, garnish it with cilantro. If you prefer, you can serve it with a side of warm naan bread for an added touch.

Additional

Turnips are a common root vegetable in Indian cuisine, but they’re often overshadowed by their potato and radish cousins. This recipe gives turnips the attention they deserve, elevating them with an array of Indian spices and rich coconut milk. For a fun twist, try adding roasted chickpeas for an added crunch and protein boost!