Yields:
6 Servings
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time:
20 Mins
Total Time:
30 Mins
Introducing parsnip soup, your new go-to comfort food for the cold season! This underappreciated root vegetable is a hidden gem full of essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
This versatile dish combines the natural sweetness and earthy tones of parsnips with other flavorful ingredients, creating a unique twist on traditional soup recipes.
Embrace the countless reasons to love parsnip soup:
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Versatility: Customize your bowl with delightful toppings like bacon, croutons, or fresh herbs.
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Dietary preferences: Ideal for vegetarians and vegans, or as a tasty complement to your favorite protein source.
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Nutritious benefits: Parsnips are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, offering a wholesome meal option.
The alluring aroma and exquisite taste of parsnip soup creates an unforgettable dish guaranteed to please even the most refined palates. Welcome the delightful potential of this root vegetable into your kitchen and uncover a new favorite soup!
Here’s how parsnips can benefit your health:
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Potassium improves blood pressure regulation
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Vitamin C strengthens the immune system
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Fiber aids in proper digestion
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Bone-healthy nutrients: calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K
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Ingredients
Adjust Servings
- Garnishes
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and celery, then sauté, stirring often, until the onions are soft and glistening. Add the garlic and bay leaf, and continue cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth and parsnips, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until the parsnips are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the soup from the stove, discard the bay leaf, add the cream, and purée the mixture using either an immersion blender or by blending it in batches in a traditional blender.
- Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with bacon and chives, or your favorite topping.