Turnips- what to do?

Turnips are a root vegetable and a member of the cabbage family. They're a good source of Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Potassium and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Manganese.

Think about using them as you would other root veggies.

• Roast them with carrots, a little olive oil, and fresh herbs.
• Mash them with potatoes. Add in a bunch of cloves of garlic during the boil.
• Thinnly slice a turnip (yes, raw) and use in a salad as you would a radish or add to a stir-fry.

How about:

Curried Turnip and Apple Soup

• 3 tbs butter/ oil
• 1 small chopped onion
• 2 ribs chopped celery
• 1 pound peeled and chopped turnips
• 2 small cored and chopped tart apples
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 cups chicken/veggie stock
• 1/3 cup raw rice

In a large saucepan, heat the butter/oil. Add the onion, celery, turnip, and apple. Cook until wilted. Stir in the curry powder and parsley; cook for another minute. Add the stock, bring to a boil, and add the rice. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper.