Parsnip soup
By Claire
About This Recipe
This easy, creamy parsnip soup is made extra-filling with the addition of chunky croûtons. Start with the basic 4-ingredient recipe, and take it from there. Add the gruyère if you want a touch of luxury, or try adding some cooked ham hock or crisp fried b
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Instructions
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 600g/1lb 5oz parsnips, cut into 1cm/½-inch cubes
- ½ tsp dried red chilli flakes, plus extra to serve
- 1 litre/1¾ pints hot vegetable stock
- 200ml/7fl oz double cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the croûtons
Method
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Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and parsnips and fry for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until coloured. Add the chilli and fry for 1 minute.
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Pour in the stock, stir and bring to a simmer. Cook with the lid on for 12–15 minutes, or until the parsnips are tender.
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Meanwhile, for the croûtons, put the bread on a baking tray in a single layer and drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle over the cheese, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 5–10 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
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Remove the soup from the heat and blitz with a stick blender until smooth. Return to the heat, stir in the cream and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the soup topped with the croûtons and a sprinkling of chilli flakes if you wish.
Nutritional Information
olive oil
garlic
parsnips
chilli
vegetable stock
double cream
black pepper
bread
Gruyère
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Parsnip soup