CREAMY PARSNIP SOUP

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This rich and creamy soup is perfect for chilly nights.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound prepared sliced leeks (2 cups)
1 pound parsnips, trimmed, peeled, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium baking potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper
Leek garnish (see below)

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks (reserving 1/2 cup for garnish). Cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
  • Add parsnips, apples, potato, broth, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Return it to pot; stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Leek Garnish.
  • To make leek garnish, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add reserved 1/2 cup leeks; cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Tom McMillan
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I'm not a huge fan of parsnips, but this soup was amazing! It was creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Shawn Weldin
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Farhana Yismen
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


drit0
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This soup was a hit with my family! It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Akarawatou Nana aiysha
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I'm not a huge fan of parsnips, but this soup was amazing! It was creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


ttv cinnamon
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


adnan yousuf khan pranto
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shan Akhtar
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This soup was a hit with my family! It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


asmahanmohamed 173
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I'm not a huge fan of parsnips, but this soup was amazing! It was creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Yemisrach Demissie
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


MT Tamim
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hirwa Samuel
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make.