Tempeh and Turnip Green Soup [Vegan]

There is PLENTY of protein in this soup thanks to the tempeh, as well as just the right amount of creaminess from the nip of non-dairy creamer. But feel free to add beans if "beans and greens" along with the tempeh sounds more satisfying, or if you want to stretch the soup for a larger group. Because greens where I come from are typically eaten with pork (sorry!), I used fennel and smoked paprika for a nod in that direction. Note that the hint of sweetener is optional but, while I love bitter greens, tempeh is also a tiny bit bitter--or maybe pungent is a better word--so I feel the sweetener creates a better balance of flavors. And, while it may sound odd to add vinegar to bitter flavors, malt vinegar is wonderfully mellow and complex and actually enhances those flavors which is probably why we southerners love vinegar sprinkled over our greens. Finally, if you can't easily obtain nutritional yeast, feel free to omit, but it adds a subtle richness and depth that is difficult to duplicate.