Steckrübensuppe: German Turnip Soup
Steckrübensuppe is a classic German turnip soup that’s especially popular during the cold season (fall and winter). There are many slightly different variants to the recipe and every German household has its own favorite turnip soup recipe, and they are all delicious and worth a try.
This soup isn’t just delicious but also healthy as turnips are full of vitamins and minerals and a heart warming meal for the entire family!
For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the beef broth with vegetable broth.
Steckrübensuppe: German Turnip Soup
Ingredients
- 1 large turnip
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth for the vegetarian version)
- 2 tbsp corn starch (optional, only if you prefer a creamier texture)
Instructions
- Cut the turnip into small cubes. Cook them in a pot of boiling water for about 5-10 minutes until they become soft.
- Drain away the water and stir in the beef broth, salt, pepper and butter and simmer for another 10 minutes. Tip: you can drain some of the excess liquid away.
- If you like a creamier texture, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of corn starch (or potato starch) during the last 5 minutes of cooking. This will turn the soup into a creamy turnip stew.
Enjoy!
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