Parsnip Soup
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Soup
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Cuisine
British
Parsnip Soup
Description
This soup recipe starts by gently cooking diced parsnips, apple, shallots, and crushed garlic in olive oil to soften and meld flavors. The addition of apple brings a natural sweetness that balances the earthiness of parsnips. After sautéing, vegetable stock is added along with seasoning of sea salt and black pepper. The soup simmers for about 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Once softened, the mixture is blended to a smooth consistency and enriched with cream to add richness and smooth texture. The finished soup is velvety with a mild sweet and savory flavor profile from the parsnips and apple combination, complemented by the aromatic shallots and garlic.
This soup serves well as a light starter or a warming main course with crusty bread. It can be garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds or a sprinkle of chili flakes for some heat. Variations include using coconut milk instead of cream for a different dimension, or adding grated ginger for subtle spice. Roasting the parsnips first intensifies their flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500 g parsnip peeled and diced
- 1 apple peeled and diced
- 3 shallot peeled and diced
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 100 ml cream
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in the pan and then add 3 Shallots, 500 g Parsnips, 1 Apple and 2 Garlic clove and gently cook on low for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 litre Vegetable stock and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper. Stir and simmer for 25 minutes until the parsnips have softened.
- Blend the soup until desired consistency and stir in 100 ml Cream.
Notes
- Onions or leeks can replace shallots if desired.
- Enhance flavor with red chili flakes or curry powder added before serving.
- Use coconut milk as an alternative to cream for a different taste and texture.
- Roasting parsnips before cooking deepens their sweetness and flavor.
- Blend thoroughly until very smooth for best texture.
- Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top for added crunch and texture.
- Grated ginger can be added for a subtle spicy note.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1016mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 924IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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