Best 12 Carrot Parsnip Bisque Recipes

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Carrot Parsnip Bisque: A Creamy and Comforting Soup for Chilly Days

As the weather turns colder, there's nothing more comforting than a warm and flavorful soup. This Carrot Parsnip Bisque is a delightful blend of sweet carrots, earthy parsnips, and aromatic spices, simmered in a creamy broth until velvety smooth. Garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of nutmeg, this bisque is a true culinary delight.

In addition to the classic Carrot Parsnip Bisque, this article offers a collection of other enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of these root vegetables. From a hearty Carrot Parsnip Soup with Sausage and Kale to a tantalizing Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing, there's something for every palate.

Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing appetizer, a satisfying main course, or a cozy side dish, these recipes are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the goodness of carrots and parsnips.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS



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Make these honey-glazed carrots and parsnips for a savory-sweet holiday side dish. It'll pair perfectly with anything you've cooked up for Thanksgiving or Easter.

Categories     Christmas     Easter     Thanksgiving     comfort food     dinner     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 c. olive oil
2 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into sticks (about 1/2 inch thick)
2 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks (about 1/2 inch thick)
2 tsp. kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp. salted butter
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme, plus more for topping
3 tbsp. honey

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, parsnips, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cook, gently tossing occasionally, until the carrots and parsnips are tender and golden in spots, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the butter, thyme and 2 tablespoons honey. Toss until the butter is melted and the vegetables are well coated, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon honey and top with more thyme.

HONEY ROASTED PARSNIP BISQUE



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and quartered lengthwise
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons salt, divided
6 tablespoons honey, divided
6 cups water
1 bunch parsley
1 carrot, cut in 1/2
1 small onion
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons white pepper
3 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss the parsnips with the oil and 1 teaspoon of salt and drizzle with 3 tablespoons honey. Place on a baking sheet and put into the top half of the oven. Roast 30 minutes, or until the parsnips are a deep golden brown; they tend to burn easily so make sure to toss often while roasting.
  • Meanwhile, put the water into a large pot and place over high heat. Lay a double layer of cheesecloth on a flat surface and place the carrot, onion, parsley, bay leaves and peppercorns in the center. Tie the cheesecloth up and around the vegetable and herb mix and drop it into the water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the parsnips from the oven and place them immediately into the stock. Add the remaining honey and salt and white pepper; simmer for about 20 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender, or in batches in a blender. Add the cream and cook for another 10 minutes or until thick.

PARSNIP & CELERY ROOT BISQUE



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Here's a simple yet elegant soup for fall and winter. Everyone enjoys the smooth texture and earthy veggies. For a colorful garnish, sprinkle on chives and pomegranate seeds.-Merry Graham, Newhall, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped (about 2 cups)
1-1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and chopped (about 4 cups)
1 medium celery root, peeled and cubed (about 1-1/2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Pomegranate seeds, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute leeks 3 minutes. Add parsnips and celery root; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in stock, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 25-30 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream, parsley and lemon juice; heat through. Serve with chives and, if desired, pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 904mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ROASTED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS



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One of my favorite ways to eat parsnips!

Provided by joyfulg

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots
1 pound parsnips
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cut carrots and parsnips into 2-inch matchsticks about 1/4-inch thick. Toss with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread carrots and parsnips in a 10x15-inch baking dish.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Combine butter, shallot, chives, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in a small bowl. Add to hot vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 211 mg, Sugar 11 g

CARROT-PARSNIP SOUP WITH PARSNIP CHIPS



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Winter root vegetables lend their complementary, slightly sweet flavors to this hearty soup that came to The Times from Cooking Light magazine. Parsnip chips - thinly-sliced parsnips fried for five minutes in olive oil - sprinkled over the top add a delightful crunch. Stir in more water or broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
3 cups coarsely chopped parsnip (about 1 pound)
3 cups water
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrot (about 1 pound)
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup parsnip, cut into 1/8 inch slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add chopped parsnip, water, carrot and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes
  • Place half of carrot mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed carrot mixture in a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining carrot mixture. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining 5 teaspoons oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add parsnip slices; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle parsnip chips and chives over soup.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 694 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

SAUTEED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and quartered lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds thin carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the parsnips and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. Then add the carrots and continue cooking until the vegetables begin to brown and soften slightly, another 10 minutes.
  • Add the butter and thyme to the vegetables and continue cooking until the vegetables are glazed, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the parsley and serve warm.

ROASTED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS



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Serve Ina Garten's Roasted Parsnips and Carrots recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network as the perfect holiday or special occasion dinner side.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds parsnips, peeled
1 pound carrots, unpeeled
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • If the parsnips and carrots are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise. Slice each diagonally in 1-inch-thick slices. The vegetables will shrink while cooking, so don't make the pieces too small. Place the cut vegetables on a sheet pan. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss well. Roast for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the vegetables, tossing occasionally, until the parsnips and carrots are just tender. Sprinkle with dill and serve hot.

WHIPPED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS



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Nutty carrots! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds carrots, coarsely chopped
2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ cup butter, diced and softened
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots, cover partially, and simmer 5 minutes. Add parsnips, and cover partially. Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  • Return vegetables to saucepan, and stir over medium heat until any excess moisture evaporates. Transfer to food processor. Add butter, and process until smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Can be made 4 hours ahead. Rewarm over low heat, stirring often. Transfer to bowl. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

SMOKED CARROT BISQUE



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This is both popular with both vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Provided by PappaB.Mc

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds carrots, peeled and trimmed
mesquite or hickory wood chips, as needed for smoker
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons curry powder
5 quarts vegetable stock
¼ cup butter
2 cups cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place whole, peeled carrots onto smoker rack. Smoke 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 1 1/2 to 2 gallon soup pot over medium heat. Stir in onions, jalapeno pepper, and garlic, cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Chop carrots, and add to onions along with celery; continue cooking another 5 to 10 minutes until the celery softens.
  • Stir in turmeric and curry powder until evenly distributed; pour in vegetable stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain the vegetables out of the soup and puree in a blender until smooth. Pour the puree back into the soup, and continue simmering 30 minutes more.
  • Whisk butter into soup until melted, then stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Strain soup through a fine mesh strainer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 709.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

STOVETOP-BRAISED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS



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In this simple side dish, carrots and parsnips are simmered in a few pats of butter and a splash of water until tender, then hit with a dash of lemon juice and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. Use the smallest carrots and parsnips you can find; the smaller, the sweeter.

Provided by Mark Bittman And Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds carrots, peeled, trimmed and halved if more than 1/2-inch thick
2 pounds parsnips, peeled, trimmed and halved if more than 1/2-inch thick
4 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Chopped fresh parsley, dill, mint, basil or chervil leaves for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except lemon juice and garnish in a skillet with a cover; add a quarter cup of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and adjust heat so mixture simmers gently. Check every few minutes and add more water if necessary.
  • Cook until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is almost gone, about a half-hour. Uncover and boil off remaining liquid if necessary, then taste and adjust seasoning, adding lemon juice as needed. Garnish and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

PARSNIP AND CARROT PUREE



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Tender parsnips and carrots are pureed with butter and chives for a splendid accompaniment to roasted meats.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
¼ cup snipped chives
6 tablespoons butter, divided
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the parsnips and carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; return vegetables to pot. Turn heat to low, stir in the chives and 3 tablespoons of butter.
  • Begin to puree mixture using an immersion blender. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and continue to puree until mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 220.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PARSNIP BISQUE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Roast     Parsnip     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 6 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound parsnips, peeled and trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped coarse
2 celery ribs, chopped coarse
1 medium leek (white and pale green parts only), washed and chopped coarse
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F..
  • In a shallow baking pan toss parsnips with 1/2 tablespoon oil to coat and arrange in one layer. Roast parsnips in middle of oven, turning occasionally, 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl toss onion, celery, and leek with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and add to pan. Return pan to oven and roast vegetables, turning parsnips and stirring vegetables occasionally, 30 minutes, or until golden. Cool vegetables slightly and chop parsnips coarse.
  • In a large saucepan simmer broth with vegetables, covered, 20 minutes. In a blender pureé mixture in batches with cream (use caution when blending hot liquids) and transfer soup to cleaned saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality carrots and parsnips. This will ensure that your bisque is flavorful and nutritious.
  • Roast the vegetables before simmering them. This caramelizes the vegetables and brings out their natural sweetness.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will add depth of flavor to your bisque.
  • Add a touch of cream or coconut milk for a richer flavor.
  • Season the bisque to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish the bisque with fresh herbs or croutons before serving.

Conclusion:

Carrot parsnip bisque is a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and earthy flavor, carrot parsnip bisque is a great way to enjoy these two healthy vegetables.

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