Best Carrot Parsnip Soup Recipes

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CREAMY CARROT PARSNIP SOUP



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Our farm family would eat soup every day as long as it didn't come from a can! This smooth creamy concoction tastes like it's fresh from the garden. A subtle hint of horseradish and ginger sparks every steaming spoonful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups chopped carrots
6 cups chopped peeled parsnips
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon peeled grated horseradish
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups buttermilk
Sour cream
Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • Place first six ingredients in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are very tender, 25-30 minutes., In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion, garlic, horseradish and ginger until onion is tender. Add to carrot mixture. Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender. Stir in buttermilk; heat through (do not boil). Serve with sour cream and, if desired, dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARROT-PARSNIP SOUP WITH PARSNIP CHIPS



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Winter root vegetables lend their complementary, slightly sweet flavors to this hearty soup that came to The Times from Cooking Light magazine. Parsnip chips - thinly-sliced parsnips fried for five minutes in olive oil - sprinkled over the top add a delightful crunch. Stir in more water or broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
3 cups coarsely chopped parsnip (about 1 pound)
3 cups water
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrot (about 1 pound)
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup parsnip, cut into 1/8 inch slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add chopped parsnip, water, carrot and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes
  • Place half of carrot mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed carrot mixture in a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining carrot mixture. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining 5 teaspoons oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add parsnip slices; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle parsnip chips and chives over soup.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 694 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

ROASTED CARROT, PARSNIP AND POTATO SOUP



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This is a creamy, comforting winter soup that is incredibly simple to make. All you need to do is blend together broth and roasted vegetables and heat through. You can make the soup with other roasted vegetables as well, but I love the sweet combination of the carrots and parsnips. If you've got roasted vegetables on hand, you'll need about 4 cups.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut in 3/4 inch pieces
1/2 pound (2 large) parsnips, peeled, quartered, cored and cut in 3/4 inch pieces
1 medium or large red onion, cut in large dice
1 medium (about 6 ounces) Yukon gold potato, quartered
2 garlic cloves, in the skin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock or broth
Chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, tarragon or chives, for garnish
Crème fraîche or yogurt for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan or a baking dish with parchment or foil. Toss vegetables, including garlic cloves, with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Spread in baking dish or on sheet pan in an even layer and place in oven. Set timer for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, stir vegetables and turn heat down to 400 degrees. Roast for another 20 to 30 minutes (or longer; I have found every oven I've used to be different, thus the range), or until very tender and caramelized on the edges, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. You should have about 4 cups roasted vegetables.
  • Hold garlic cloves with a towel so that you don't burn your fingers. Squeeze out the pulp into a blender. Add half the vegetables and 2 cups of the stock. Cover the top of the blender with a towel pulled down tight, rather than airtight with the lid, because hot mixture will jump and push the top off if the blender is closed airtight. Blend until smooth and transfer to a soup pot. Repeat with the second half of the roasted vegetables. Transfer to the pot and whisk in remaining broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and heat through. Serve each bowl with a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs and if you wish, a swirl of crème fraîche or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1066 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

CARROT & PARSNIP SOUP



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Create a batch of creamy parsnip and carrot soup for a warming lunch or supper. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers you have for busy days

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Lunch, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ small bunch thyme, leaves picked
3 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 large parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
1 litre vegetable stock
100ml double cream
¼ bunch parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and celery for 10 mins, stirring occasionally until softened. If they start to catch, add a small splash of water. Add the garlic, thyme and ½ tsp black pepper and cook for 2 mins. Add the carrots, parsnips and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 mins until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Blend using a stick blender until smooth. Add the cream and blitz again until combined, then taste for seasoning. To serve, ladle into bowls and scatter over a little chopped parsley, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

CARROT AND PARSNIP SOUP



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Make and share this Carrot and Parsnip Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katew

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 brown onion, chopped
100 g fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
750 g carrots, peeled and chopped
500 g parsnips, peeled and chopped
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup sour cream
coriander

Steps:

  • Cook onion,ginger,garlic and cumin in oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add carrots and parsnips and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and stir in stock.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until vegies are soft.
  • Blend soup till smooth - take care if it is hot.
  • Season to taste.
  • serve topped with sour cream and coriander.

POTATO, CARROT AND PARSNIP SOUP



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An easy Potato, Carrot and Parsnip Soup recipe

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Onion     Potato     Sauté     High Fiber     Carrot     Parsnip     Sherry     Fall     Chill     Parsley     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 large onions, halved and sliced (about 5 cups)
4 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
4 parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cups)
2 14 1/2 ounce cans (or more) low-salt chicken broth
3 large red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 1/4 cups half and half
1/4 cup Sherry

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 15 minutes. Add carrots and parsnips and cook 10 minutes. Add 2 cans of broth, potatoes, parsley and thyme. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree half of soup in processor. Mix puree into remaining soup in pot. Stir in half and half and Sherry. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Bring soup to simmer, thinning with additional broth, if desired. Ladle into bowls and serve.

POTATO, CARROT AND PARSNIP SOUP



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A delicious winter soup from "Bon Appétit Magazine" (Sept.1997). The original recipe calls for half-and-half, but milk works just as well.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter
2 large onions, halved and sliced (about 5 cups)
4 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
4 parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cups)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth (or more, to taste) or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth (or more, to taste)
3 large red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 1/4 cups milk or 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1/8-1/4 cup sherry wine (could also try dry white wine)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 15 minutes. Add carrots and parsnips and cook 10 minutes. Add 2 cans of broth, potatoes, parsley and thyme. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree half of soup in processor. Mix puree into remaining soup in pot. Stir in milk and Sherry. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Bring soup to simmer, thinning with additional broth, if desired. Ladle into bowls and serve.

ROASTED TWO SQUASH, PARSNIP, SWEET POTATO, CELERY, CARROT SOUP



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A delicious soup that I wanted to share with you.. I found this recipe on line at CHTV in Canada. It is originally called Butternut Squash Soup.

Provided by I_love2nurse in Can

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ripe butternut squash
1 ripe buttercup squash
1 parsnip
1 sweet potato
1 celery root
1 carrot
3 garlic cloves
1 large onion
1 red pepper
1 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cinnamon
3 liters chicken stock
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Peel the squash, parsnips, sweet potato, celery root, carrot, onion and red pepper cut into one inch pieces.
  • Place vegetable and whole garlic cloves in a roasting pan, toss in olive oil to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables in oven for 30 to 40 minute until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and add to large pot along with 3 L of chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for one hour.
  • Puree soup in blender or with hand-held blender until smooth. Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon and nutmeg. Simmer 15 minutes and then strain through sieve. For richer soup add 1 cup of whipping cream.
  • Return soup to boil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.5, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 587.8, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 15.3, Protein 14.4

CARROT AND PARSNIP SOUP



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A deliciously simple soup for a winter's day.

Provided by MDSP

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large onion
2 large parsnips
2 large carrots
Large knob of butter
A little olive oil
1 litre Vegetable Stock
Croutons and/or lardons

Steps:

  • Finely dice the onion
  • Chop the parsnip and carrot into small chunks
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan with a little olive oil (to stop the butter burning)
  • Sweat the onion for 10 mins over a low heat. Do not let the onion brown. It should take on a translucent look
  • Add the chopped parsnips and carrot
  • Pour on the vegetable stock (or water and 2 knorr cubes)
  • Bring to the boil and leave to simmer for 30 mins.
  • When the parsnips and carrots are completely soft, remove from heat and allow to cool
  • Pour the cooled mixture into a liquidizer and liquidize until completely smooth
  • Pour the mixture into a clean saucepan, passing it through a sieve first. Use the back of a spoon to push the last of the mixture through. This will create an even smoother soup.
  • Serve with a sprinkling of croutons and/or fried lardons. You can also use chopped pieces of bacon.

GINGER CARROT PARSNIP SOUP



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Make and share this Ginger Carrot Parsnip Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Noodles

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sautee until tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Add garlic and ginger, sautee for another minute.
  • Add spices and stir to coat.
  • Add carrots, parsnips, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots and parsnips are tender (about 30 minutes).
  • Puree mixture in a blender or food processor.
  • Return to saucepan and slowly stir in coconut milk over medium heat.
  • Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

HEARTY RUTABAGA, CARROT, PARSNIP AND SAUSAGE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     High Fiber     Sausage     Carrot     Parsnip     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Rutabaga     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large onion, chopped
3 small parsnips, peeled, diced
1 medium rutabaga, peeled, diced
1 large carrot, peeled, diced
1 14 1/2-ounce can beef broth
1 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth
1/4 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saut&until brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon. Add onion to saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add parsnips, rutabaga and carrot and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broths. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Pur&e soup in batches in processor. Return to saucepan. Mix in half and half and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Add sausage. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Heat through. Ladle into bowls and serve.

HEALTHY CARROT-PARSNIP SOUP



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Eleanor Chilson of Plantation, Florida enjoys her memories of this tasty soup almost as much as making it. "My mom made it for us on chilly autumn or winter nights," she recalls. Tip: For added richness, use up the half-and-half cream in recipes that call for milk.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 small potato, peeled and sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the broth, parsnips, carrots, potato, celery, onion and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Using a slotted spoon, remove half of the vegetables to a bowl; cover and keep warm. , Cool remaining vegetables for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add cream; process until blended. Add reserved vegetables; pulse until vegetables are chopped. Return all to the saucepan; heat through. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPICY PARSNIP AND CARROT SOUP



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Make and share this Spicy Parsnip and Carrot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Patchwork Dragon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion
450 g parsnips
225 g carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
350 ml vegetable stock
300 ml skim milk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and cut parsnips and carrots into evely sized pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the vegetables, coat with oil,and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for a minute.
  • Stir in the stock and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to the boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  • Allow to cool a little, and then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. If it's too thick for your liking add more stock.
  • Reheat gently to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.5, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 95.7, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 5.3

PARSNIP AND CARROT SOUP WITH TARRAGON



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A fragrant soup that lets the flavor of the vegetables shine through. Parsnips contribute sweetness and texture to this fragrant soup. I used water, not stock, and the flavor of the vegetables shines through.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 16 demitasse servings or 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 leek, white and light green part only, halved lengthwise, cleaned and sliced or chopped
Salt to taste
1 pound carrots, peeled and diced
1 pound parsnips, peeled, quartered, cored and diced
1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 quarts water, chicken stock, or vegetable stock
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf and a couple of sprigs each tarragon, thyme and parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon
Plain yogurt for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion, leek and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, parsnips and a generous pinch of salt, cover partially and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant. Add the potatoes, water or stock, salt to taste, and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is fragrant. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
  • Blend the soup in batches in a blender (cover the top with a towel and hold it down to avoid hot splashes), or through a food mill fitted with the fine blade. The soup should be very smooth. Return to the pot. Stir and taste. Adjust salt, add freshly ground pepper, and heat through. Serve in small bowls or espresso cups with a drizzle of yogurt swirled over the top and a sprinkling of tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1261 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

CROCK POT CARROT AND PARSNIP SOUP



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Make and share this Crock Pot Carrot and Parsnip Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joany

Categories     Vegetable

Time 8h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large carrots
8 large parsnips
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 large onions
4 garlic cloves
8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper
curry powder
heavy cream, as desired

Steps:

  • Peel carrots and parsnips and cut up coarsely.
  • Chop onion and place in bowl with butter and garlic; microwave on high for 5 minutes and set aside.
  • In crock pot place parsnips, carrots, broth or water, the onion mixture and cover and cook high 6 to 8 hours or until vegetables tender.
  • Puree with hand blender or remove and puree in batches.
  • Season to taste. Stir in desired amount of cream to color and flavor soup.
  • Serve hot. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.1, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 72.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.8

SPICY PARSNIP & CARROT SOUP



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Sweet, nutty root vegetables in a delicious soup topped with a swirl of cream. Comfort food at its best.

Provided by jillsymes

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery sticks, garlic and grated fresh ginger and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the curry powder and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped parsnips and carrots and pour in the vegetable stock. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender; about 30 minutes.
  • Puree the soup, in batches, adding more stock to get the right consistency. If you're freezing the soup, cool completely and freeze in airight containers for up to 3 months.
  • To serve, reheat and drizzle each bowl with a tablespoon of cream and top each bowl with half tablespoon of the toasted pumpkin seeds.
  • Cook's tip: To toast pumpkin seeds, place in a pan over a medium heat and dry fry until the seeds begin to pop.

PARSNIP, CARROT AND GINGER SOUP



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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 T extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, coarsely chopped
1# parsnips, peeled and cut into 1" chunks (about 4 large)
12 oz carrots, peeled and cut into 1" chunks (about 4 medium)
2 T fresh ginger peeled and grated
1 1/2 qts chicken stock, preferably homemade, more if needed
1/2 T fresh thyme
1/2 t freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper
Optional 1 T sweet vermouth
Sour cream or creme fraiche
Fresh thyme sprigs

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil and add the onions to the warm oil. Saute the onions until them are soft and translucent. Add the ginger and stir a minute and add the parsnips and carrots. Mix well. Add the stock. Bring to a boil and then allow it to simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 1 hour. Puree the vegetables with the stock adding more if necessary to attain desired consistency. When all the vegetables have been pureed add the thyme and nutmeg to the mixture. Thin the soup with cream or stock as necessary. Reheat to allow flavors to meld. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the sour cream or creme fraiche in a squeeze bottle and finish the soup with a squiggle of cream and a sprig of fresh thyme.

ROASTED CARROT AND PARSNIP SOUP



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I recently read an article which claimed that roasting the vegetables before cooking in soup gives a wonderful depth of flavor quickly and easily. This particular recipe happens to combine two of my favorite vegetables, and the roasting enhances their natural sweetness, while mellowing it a bit. From Real Simple Magazine October 2007.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 lb parsnip, peeld and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 yellow onion, quartered
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 baguette, cut into 16 thin slices
3 cups water (approximate)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large roasting pan, combine the carrots, parsnips, onion, 3 T. oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables in an even layer and roast, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush with the remaining oil. During the last 10 minutes of roasting time, toast the slices until crisp.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a blender and puree with 3 cups water, adding more water if necessary, 1/4 cup at a time, until smooth.
  • Rewarm in a pot over medium-low heat, if necessary. Divide among individual bowls and serve with the olive oil toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.6, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 1401.5, Carbohydrate 96, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 12.6, Protein 17.1

CURRIED CARROT & PARSNIP SOUP



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Our new favourite soup. Great on a cold wintery day, I serve it with biscuits. An adaptation of a recipe in the newspaper.

Provided by Gumboot Gourmet

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups parsnips, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
3 teaspoons curry powder
3 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
salt (optional)
pepper (optional)
yogurt (optional) or sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute onion & parsnips in a large saucepan on medium heat till they start to lightly brown, bringing out the carmelization.
  • Add carrots & saute for a few more minutes.
  • Add flour & curry powder, stir till mixed well, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add stock, stirring constantly till all stock is added.
  • Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes till vegetables are soft & well cooked.
  • For rustic soup, just mash.
  • For a more sophisticated looking soup, use a blender or immersion blender till soup is smooth.
  • Season with salt & pepper if desired.
  • Top with a teaspoonful of plain yogurt or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 65.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 1.9

PARSNIP AND CARROT SOUP WITH TARRAGON



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Carrot     Healthy

Yield 8 demitasse bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 leek, white and light green part only, halved lengthwise, cleaned and sliced or chopped
Salt to taste
1 pound carrots, peeled and diced
1 pound parsnips, peeled, quartered, cored and diced
1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 quarts water, chicken stock, or vegetable stock
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf and a couple of sprigs each tarragon, thyme and parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Plain yogurt for garnish
2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion, leek and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, parsnips and a generous pinch of salt, cover partially and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant. Add the potatoes, water or stock, salt to taste, and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is fragrant. Remove and discard the bouquet garni. 2. Blend the soup in batches in a blender (cover the top with a towel and hold it down to avoid hot splashes), or through a food mill fitted with the fine blade. The soup should be very smooth. Return to the pot. Stir and taste. Adjust salt, add freshly ground pepper, and heat through. Serve in small bowls or espresso cups with a drizzle of yogurt swirled over the top and a sprinkling of tarragon. Advance preparation: You can make this a day or two ahead and reheat. The soup can be frozen, but you will need to blend it again when you thaw it.

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