Spiced parsnip soup

Spiced parsnip soup

This warming vegetarian soup makes a great autumnal starter or a hearty lunch with homemade bread

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook for a few mins to soften. Throw in the garlic and ginger, cook for 1 min more, then add the parsnips and spices. Cook for a few mins until fragrant. Pour over the stock and gently simmer for 30 mins. Add most of the cream, bring to the boil, then turn off the heat.
  2. Blitz the soup until completely smooth in a blender or with a stick blender. The soup can now be chilled, then frozen for up to 3 months. Serve in bowls, drizzled with remaining cream and the olive oil, scattered with cumin seeds, sliced chilli and coriander leaves.
Try

Another idea for parsnips: Creamy parsnip mash

Boil 900g potatoes with 3 peeled, chopped parsnips for 15 mins until tender. Drain well, then mash with a large knob of butter and 4 tbsp crème fraîche or double cream. Season with salt and pepper and serve piping hot.

261 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 28g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 9g, sugar 13g, salt 0.58 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2009.

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  • 27 October 2009

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    So light and delicious, really adored the delicate flavour.

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  • 19 April 2010

    Lisa rated and commented on this recipe

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    Fantastic soup with a lovely flavour.

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  • 28 April 2010

    Jennji rated and commented on this recipe

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    Lacked a bit of seasoning, so added, a bit of salt and pepper. But other thank that it was lovely, and even my 4 year old loved it. ( minus the chili's) !!

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  • 10 December 2010

    Amy Fell rated and commented on this recipe

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    A lovely lovely soup! Great flavours and taste. I cooked this for my work's Christmas lunch and it went down very well! Very easy to make as well!

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  • 24 January 2011

    Tracey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really nice soup - will def make it again

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  • 05 March 2011

    strawberry rated and commented on this recipe

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    perfect winter soup - have frozen some as well

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  • 27 March 2011

    JimZilla rated and commented on this recipe

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    Fantastic flavours, a real crowd pleaser.

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    KB rated and commented on this recipe

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    Gorgeous!

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  • 03 January 2013

    Angela rated and commented on this recipe

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    My son first made this as a starter for the family last Christmas, and I have been hooked on this delicious soup ever since, the best!!! I made enough for 12 peopple last night and am going to freeze 10 portions...this used up the leftover cream from Christmas and parsnips are just great at this time of year.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

Ingredients

TO SERVE

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
  • 1 red chilli , deseeded and sliced
  • coriander leaves
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261 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 28g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 9g, sugar 13g, salt 0.58 g

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