Spicy Parsnip Soup
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serves:
4
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yield:
4 servings
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ready in:
35 mins
(10 mins
Prep
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25 mins
Cook)
A delicious simple soup without too much heat, excellent as a wintery starter to a dinner party. The spice works wonderfully with the sweetness of the parsnips. Serve with crusty white bread.
Recipe provided by:
Allrecipes
ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 onion, chopped
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2 large parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1 cm cubes
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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750ml boiling water
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1 stock cube
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2 teaspoons curry powder
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100ml double cream
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Salt and pepper
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Dried chilli pepper flakes or paprika to garnish
preparation method
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry the onion in butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the parsnips, garlic and curry powder, and fry for a couple of minutes to release the flavours.
- Boil the water in the kettle and mix with stock cube in a separate jug. Add to pan and stir well.
- Simmer for 15 mins until parsnips are soft and easy to break with a wooden spoon.
- Take off the heat and blend with hand mixer or food processor.
- Stir in the cream and warm through.
- Season to taste and garnish with the chilli flakes or paprika.