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2 bowls of Parsnip Soup on a table with various garnishes and spoons and napkins
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Parsnip Soup

Parsnip and apple soup is so flavorful and perfect for a light meal.
Course Main
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 360kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ¾ pounds (794g) parsnips peeled and diced
  • 1 apple chopped
  • 1 large potato (or 2 medium potatoes) peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala or curry powder
  • 3½ cups (828ml) vegetable stock
  • ½ cup (118ml) coconut milk
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a saucepan. When the oil is hot, add in the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Then add garlic, parsnip, apple, and potato, stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Add in the garam masala powder and stir until fragrant.
  • Pour in the stock, stir, cover with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Open the lid, stir in the coconut milk, adjust seasonings, and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow the soup cool down before blending to your desired smoothness.

Notes

    • Choose the best parsnips for the best cooking results. Choose firm, heavier parsnips that are white with no major brown patches.
    • Peel and chop your parsnips and apples evenly. This helps them cook at the same rate and ensures a consistent texture.
    • Allow the parsnips and apples to sauté until they start to develop a bit of color. This caramelization enhances their natural sweetness, adding depth to the soup's flavor.
    • The Parsnip Soup can be really hot, so make sure it cools down before you blend it.
    • Use a hand held blender for ease or decant it into a table top blender to purée (after it has cooled down).
    • If you want a thicker soup, then add an extra parsnip before you purée.
    • I love creamy thick soups, if you prefer thinner soups, add another cup of water, broth or stock.
  • There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
  • Suitable for gluten free and vegan diets.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 997mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg