Spiced Parsnip Soup

Spiced Parsnip Soup
  • Author: Anonymous

This creamy parsnip soup is a comforting and fragrant dish that combines the earthy sweetness of parsnips with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The addition of ginger and garlic adds a lovely depth of flavor, while a swirl of double cream lends a luxurious touch. Topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a garnish of toasted cumin seeds, sliced chili, and fresh coriander leaves, this soup is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • small knob of butter
  • 1 onion , sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves , sliced
  • small piece fresh root ginger , peeled and sliced
  • 6 large parsnips , peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1.2l vegetable stock
  • 150ml pot double cream
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
  • 1 red chilli , deseeded and sliced
  • coriander leaves

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.

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Cook Time

40M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 6

Nutrition

  • Calories: 261 calories
  • Fat Content: 15 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 7 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 28 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 13 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 9 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 5 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.58 milligram of sodium