Best 6 Parsnip Pear And Apple Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the wholesome goodness of parsnip, pear, and apple soup, a culinary symphony of sweet and savory flavors. This heartwarming soup combines the earthy sweetness of parsnips with the juicy crunch of pears and the tangy brightness of apples. Simmered in a rich broth enhanced with aromatic herbs and spices, this soup promises a comforting and nourishing experience. Served with a crusty bread or crisp salad, this delightful dish is perfect for a cozy meal or as a delightful appetizer. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every taste, from a classic creamy version to a refreshing chilled soup, ensuring you find the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP



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This delicious parsnip and apple soup perfectly combines tangy cooking apples and the sweetness from parsnips. A wonderfully smooth soup. Each serving provides 202kcal, 3.5g protein, 26g carbohydrate (of which 18g sugars), 8g fat (of which 3g saturates), 7.5g fibre and 1.2g salt.

Provided by The Hairy Bikers

Categories     Light meals & snacks

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

25g/1oz butter
1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 medium onions, chopped
600g/1lb 5oz parsnips, cut into 2cm/1in pieces
2 garlic cloves, crushed
600g/1lb 5oz Bramley apples, peeled, quartered and cut into chunks
1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable or chicken stock
150ml/5fl oz milk
flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and oil in a large saucepan. Gently fry the onions and parsnips for 15 minutes, or until the onions are softened. Add the garlic and apples and cook for a further two minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Pour over the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the parsnips are very soft. Remove from the heat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Blend the mixture in a food processor until smooth.
  • Stir in the milk, adding a little extra if required. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202kcal, Carbohydrate 26g, Fat 8g, Fiber 7.5g, Protein 3.5g, SaturatedFat 3g, Sugar 18g

PARSNIP, APPLE AND PEAR SOUP



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A creamy blend of parsnip, apple, and pear without adding any cream. The puree of the vegetables and fruit makes for a low-fat delicious soup. This soup also freezes well.

Provided by Eileen xo

Categories     Main Dish     Vegetarian

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbls. unsalted butter
1 clove minced garlic
1 medium onion, diced
5 parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 turnip, peeled and chopped
2 honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
1 bosc pear, peeled and chopped
6 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
2 sprigs of tarragon
salt and pepper to taste
crostini, to garnish optional

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot,over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and onion, until soft but not brown, stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the parsnips, turnip, apples, and pear and stir well to blend all. Let cook for about 10 minutes to blend the flavors and the fruit will begin to break up.
  • Add in the vegetable stock, cumin, coriander, turmeric, sprigs of tarragon. and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmer over low heat for about 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove the 2 sprigs of tarragon from soup and discard.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and using an emulsion blender, blend soup until smooth. Adjust seasonings if needed. Can be served with a crostini, if desired.

PARSNIP, PEAR, AND APPLE SOUP



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I adapted this recipe from some I had seen online, making it heartier and more to my family's taste. The blend of parsnips and fruits make such a satisfying, flavorful combination. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream.

Provided by BigShotsMom

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large apple - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large pear - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 large leeks, white parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 quart chicken stock
1 (2 inch) sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Toss parsnips with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl; spread parsnips onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toss apples and pears with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl. Push parsnips to one side of the baking sheet and spread apples and pears onto the other side of the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven until fruit is soft and caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks in hot oil until leeks are soft, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle balsamic vinegar over leeks. Stir parsnips, apples, pears, chicken stock, and rosemary into leeks. Bring to a simmer and cook until fruits and vegetables are completely tender and easily mashed against the side of the pot, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree vegetable mixture using an immersion blender (or blend in batches in a blender) until soup has an applesauce-like consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 709.3 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

APPLE AND PEAR SOUP



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A delicious fruit and vegetable soup. Great for cold fall days!

Provided by wilsonbiggs

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

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
3 tart apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
3 pears - peeled, cored, and chopped
5 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon rubbed sage
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons pureed fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the apples and pears in the melted margarine for about 5 minutes. Add the vegetable broth, sage, pepper, and bay leaf to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Place a cover on the saucepan and allow the mixture to simmer until hot and the apples and pears are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Pour about 1/3 of the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold the lid of the blender in place with a towel and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth; pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the saucepan. Return the pureed soup to the saucepan and warm over medium heat until completely reheated. Garnish with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 348.8 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

ROASTED PARSNIP AND PEAR SOUP



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Although pears and parsnips may seem like an odd combination, the pears bring out the natural sweetness of the parsnips in this winter soup. Don't skip the topping; it's the best part! -Sara Petrie, Grassie, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 shallots, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place parsnips in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Roast 25 minutes. Stir in pears; roast 15-20 minutes longer or until tender, stirring occasionally., In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add leeks, celery and shallots; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in parsnip mixture, broth, maple syrup, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Remove bay leaf from soup. Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Stir in cream; heat through. , For topping, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until pears are crisp-tender. Top servings with sliced pears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE AND PARSNIP SOUP WITH CORIANDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Fruit     Vegetable     Apple     Parsnip     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 cups (or more) canned chicken broth
Chopped fresh parsley
Apple slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add apples, parsnips, onion and coriander and sauté until slightly softened, about 12 minutes. Add 4 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until apples and parsnips are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Puree soup in blender in batches. Return puree to saucepan. Thin with more broth if desired. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.) Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley; garnish with apple slices if desired and serve.

Tips:

  • For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender or blend the soup in batches in a regular blender.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can mash the parsnips, pears, and apples with a potato masher.
  • To save time, you can use pre-peeled and chopped parsnips, pears, and apples.
  • If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use chicken broth or water.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

This parsnip, pear, and apple soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It's packed with nutrients and has a sweet and savory flavor that will please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious soup, give this recipe a try.

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