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Ingredients
1 pound parsnips
6 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
⅓ cup flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
4 ½ cups chicken stock
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Milk or cream, as needed
2 scallions
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)
29 grams carbs; 36 milligrams cholesterol; 266 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 14 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 718 milligrams sodium; 7 grams protein; 8 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Scrape the parsnips, and cut crosswise into small round slices. Heat the butter in a large saucepan, and add the parsnips, onion and garlic. Saute over gentle heat 5 minutes.
- Step 2
Stir in the flour and curry powder, and cook 1 minute before adding the stock, a little at a time. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring all the while, and simmer 15 minutes or until parsnips are tender.
- Step 3
Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, and place the resulting liquid in a clean saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and add a little milk or cream if the consistency is too thick. Reheat gently. Chop scallions and sprinkle over the soup before serving.
Parsnips - the best to choose are the smaller ones - are versatile, quick and simple to prepare, and their mellow, succulent flavor enriches any meal.
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Comments
Having less than a pound of parsnips, I supplemented with sweet potato. I also stirred in baby spinach at the end, which looks beautiful. When I reheat it I am going to try a bit of lemon zest because it is sweet enough to benefit from the citrus note.
Good! Added a little extra cayenne
Having purchased parsnips on a whim before Thanksgiving, I felt I had to use them. Threw caution to the wind this evening and made this soup as described. It's delicious! Added a dollop of real maple syrup which it did not need. Next time some herbs on top. Try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised.