This creamy Parsnip Soup with Coriander and Cream is smooth, lightly sweet, and perfectly spiced. Simple to make and ideal for cozy winter lunches or dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 hourhr
Total Time 1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course Soup
Cuisine Other
Servings 4persons
Calories 267kcal
Ingredients
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1onionfinely chopped
1½poundsparsnipspeeled and cut into small pieces
1teaspoonground corianderground
1teaspoon ground cuminground
½teaspoonground turmericground
¼teaspoonchili powderground
5cupsvegetable stock
salt and pepperat taste
¾cupmilk
⅔mlheavy cream
Greek yogurtgarnish
fresh coriandergarnish
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Melt butter and oil in a large pot over low heat.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons butter
Add onion and diced parsnip. Fry for 5 minutes without browning.
1 onion, 1½ pounds parsnips
Add coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Pour in vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until parsnips are tender.
5 cups vegetable stock
Puree the soup with a hand blender or in batches in a blender until smooth.
Stir in milk and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Warm gently (do not boil).
salt and pepper, ¾ cup milk, ⅔ ml heavy cream
Ladle into bowls and top with a spoonful of yogurt and coriander leaves.
Greek yogurt, fresh coriander
NOTES
1. What if I don’t like cilantro (coriander)? Use flat-leaf parsley or chives instead - the soup will still taste great.2. Storage
Fridge: Store up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Freezer: Up to 2 months.
Reheat: Warm slowly over medium heat while stirring. Do not let it boil.