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Irish Parsnip Soup

Irish Parsnip Soup is creamy and comforting with a hint of curry spice and a light sweetness from apples. If you're new to cooking with parsnips, this is a great dish to use as introduction.Yield: 6 cups of soup

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lb parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb apples*, peeled and chopped
  • 1 onions, chopped
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 4 c chicken or vegetable stock (we prefer low sodium)
  • ½ c heavy cream, room temperature
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium soup pot, melt the butter.
  2. Add the parsnips, apples, and onions. Sauté over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened slightly.
  3. Add the curry powder, cumin and coriander. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
  4. Add the stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the parsnips are very soft.
  5. Remove the soup from the heat and puree it with an immersion blender, or by transferring the mixture to the bowl of your stand blender.
  6. Add the cream to the pureed soup. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, as needed.
  7. Return the soup to a low heat and warm the soup gently, without boiling, until heated through.

Notes

  • *The type of apples you choose will greatly impact the flavor of your soup. If you are partial to a more savory soup, choose a tart apple, like Granny Smith. If you don't mind sweetness in your soup, Fuji or Gala apples are a good choice. We would advise avoiding super sweet apples, like Pink Lady or Honey Crisp, unless you are looking for a soup that is on the sweeter end.