Fresh recipes inspired by seasonal ingredients found at the Covington Farmers Market
Got Turnips? Don’t know what to do with them, or how to convince your kids to eat them? Try these:
Creamy Turnip Soup
Ingredients:
2 large turnips, peeled & chopped
1 large potatoes, peeled & chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbs butter
parsley
thyme
salt & pepper
Cooking Instructions:
Start by sauteing the green onions in the butter in a large soup pot. Cook until they begin to soften, then add the chopped turnips & potatoes. Simmer for a second, then cover with the broth. Stir in the herbs and cover. Cook until the turnips have softened, mashing them and the potatoes with a wooden spoon. You may puree this mixture or serve chunky. Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Mashed Turnips
Ingredients:
1 large or two medium turnips, peeled & cubed
4-5 tbs minced garlic
2 tbs butter
rosemary
savory
salt & pepper
Cooking Instructions:
Boil some water in a pot with some water and add the cubed turnips. Boil until soft and drain. Set aside, covered in a colander. Saute garlic in the pot with the butter on high, crisping them. Add the turnips with the garlic and mash, mixing in the rosemary, savory, salt & pepper. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary!
