creamy parsnip soup
This recipe adapted from Martha Stewart: Very creamy and so delicious- I love parsnips. To prepare the leeks: Trim and discard root ends and dark-green parts. Halve lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise. Wash in several changes of cold water until all the grit is removed.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- SOUP:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups prepared sliced leeks-see above note
- 1 pound parsnips, trimmed, peeled, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium sweet apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups water
- 14 1/2 ounces can reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- - salt and pepper to taste
- LEEK GARNISH:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup leeks, reserved from above
How To Make creamy parsnip soup
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Step 1Soup: Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the prepared leeks (reserve 1/2 c. for garnish.) Cook stirring 5 minutes.
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Step 2Add parsnips, apples, potato, broth and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered,until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
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Step 3Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Return to pot; stir in cream. season with salt and pepper. Serve with garnish.
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Step 4Leek Garnish: In a large skillet heat butter over medium-high heat. Add the reserved leeks; cook stirring until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
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Category:
Cream Soups
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Category:
Vegetable Soup
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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