Parsnip, apple and leek soup
Prep 30 min
Total 1 hour 10 min
Serves 8
Sep 9, 2015
Chatelaine
Ingredients
1/4 cup
3
leeks, white parts only, sliced
4
900-mL carton
2 cups
2
2
1/4 cup
chopped parsley
1 tsp
fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup
10% cream
Garnish
1
1 tsp
Instructions
- MELT butter in a heavy pot over medium. Add leeks and sauté until tender, about 5 min. Stir in parsnips and cook, 5 min. Add broth, water, potatoes, apples, parsley and thyme. Boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 30 min.
- PREHEAT oven to 400F. Toss parsnip ribbons with oil. Arrange on a large baking sheet. Bake in centre of oven until golden and crispy, 8 to 10 min. (If using turnip, add 2 to 4 more min.)
- PURÉE soup in batches in a blender. Return soup to pot. Stir in cream. Season with fresh pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsnip chips.
Nutrition
Calories 198, Protein 4 g, Carbohydrates 31 g, Fat 8 g, Fibre 4 g, Sodium 426 mg. Excellent source of FolateHow to make vegetable ribbons
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