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Irish Parsnip Soup

Irish Parsnip Soup

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1 pound apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium soup pot, melt the butter.
  • Add the parsnips, apples, and onions. Sauté over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened slightly.
  • Add the curry powder, cumin and coriander. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add the cream to the pureed soup. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, as needed.
  • Return the soup to a low heat and warm the soup gently, without boiling, until heated through.

Notes

Keep in mind: The type of apple 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.
Keyword Irish Parsnip Soup, Parsnips, Soup
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