5 from 12 votes
Moroccan Spiced Parsnip Soup
This Moroccan Spiced Parsnip Soup combines parsnips, cauliflower, and garlic with warm ras el hanout and cumin spices. Coconut milk enriches the creamy texture, while a toasted walnut and apple topping adds nutty crunch and bright freshness, making it a deeply flavored vegetable soup with complementary toppings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
418 kcal
Course:
Soup, Dinner
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
Parsnip Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups parsnip peeled and chopped
- 2 cups cauliflower chopped
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 teaspoons ras el hanout
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk unsweetened
- 2 cups water
Topping
- 2 teaspoons olive oil + more as needed
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 cup apple diced, sweet tango variety
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon za'atar seasoning
- 2 teaspoons parsley chopped, fresh
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium, then add the parsnips, cauliflower, and garlic. Cook until lightly golden, around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ras el hanout, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, around 2 minutes. Add the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and water, stir to combine, then bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft, around 20 minutes.
- Puree the soup in a high-powered blender until very smooth, working in batches if needed. Return to saucepan and adjust seasoning if needed.
- To make the topping, heat olive oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped walnuts and toast until golden, stirring frequently, around 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Toss the diced apple with the lemon juice, then add to the walnuts. Sprinkle with the za'atar and toss gently, then add the parsley and toss once more. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
- Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle heartily with the topping. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Always verify ingredient labels to confirm all components meet your dietary requirements, especially for spice blends and packaged goods.
Nutrition Information
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Sodium
736mg
(31%)
Potassium
737mg
(16%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
36.4mg
(40%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 36.4mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.