Turkey Breast with Creamy Potato Soup
Turkey Breast with Creamy Potato Soup is an elegant main course combining succulent skin-on turkey breast seasoned with rosemary, juniper and coriander, served alongside a velvety potato soup. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the whole spices fresh for maximum aroma, then blends the potatoes into a silky soup while the turkey cooks to juicy perfection in one appliance.
About this recipe
Turkey Breast with Creamy Potato Soup Thermomix TM7 is a refined recipe that turns a few honest ingredients into a restaurant-style main course. If you have been searching for turkey breast recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this combination of juicy, skin-on turkey with a velvety potato soup delivers exactly that. The TM7 grinds whole coriander seeds, juniper berries and peppercorns fresh, releasing an aroma that pre-ground spices simply cannot match, and the fragrant rub is brightened with lemon and lime zest. While the turkey rests, the potatoes are blended in the same bowl into a silky, creamy soup that acts as both sauce and accompaniment. This makes the recipe ideal for a festive Christmas dinner, an elegant Sunday lunch or a quick weeknight dinner when you want something special. Because grinding, mixing, heating and steaming all happen in one appliance, you spend less time at the hob and more time with your guests.
Preparation tips
- Pat the turkey breast fillets completely dry before rubbing them with the ground spice mix; dry skin sears far better and gives you that appealing golden, crispy finish that contrasts with the creamy potato soup.
- Taste the potato soup after blending and adjust with extra lemon juice rather than salt first; the acidity lifts the natural sweetness of the potatoes and echoes the citrus in the spice rub on the turkey.
- The dried apple slices and bay leaves can be swapped for a pinch of smoked paprika in the rub if you prefer a savoury direction; this family-friendly twist also works well for children who find juniper too sharp.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the dairy cream in the potato soup with oat or soy cooking cream. The soup blends just as silky in the Thermomix and the rosemary and juniper seasoning keeps the festive character fully intact.
- Festive winter variation: add a shot of calvados to the soup at the end and serve the sliced turkey breast with caramelised apple rings made from the dried apple slices, echoing the fruit in the spice blend for a Christmas-worthy presentation.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Spice grinding - The TM7 grinds coriander seeds and juniper berries into a fragrant rub in seconds, far fresher than pre-ground. [Multi-Function]
- Precise weighing - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs the potatoes and cream directly in the bowl, saving messy measuring cups. [Built-in Scale]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams the turkey breast gently, keeping the meat juicy with crisp skin. [Hands-Free]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix blends the potato soup into a velvety, lump-free texture without any manual puréeing. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
- Even heating - The Thermomix heats the creamy soup gradually with automatic stirring, so the dairy never burns or splits. [Temperature Control]
Ingredients
- fresh rosemary
- fine sea salt
- dried apple slices
- coriander seeds
- juniper berries
- black peppercorns
- lemon
- dried bay leaves
- limes
- lemons