A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
- Add parsnips, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
- Add ginger, cardamom, allspice and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
- Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until parsnips are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
- Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 38.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
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Tahnee Wilkinson
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover parsnips.
Natalya Dawkins
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. I love that I can add different vegetables or spices to it to change up the flavor.
Ramin Sarkar
[email protected]I love the flavor of the ginger in this soup. It gives it a nice spicy kick.
Nizzy diva
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer.
Ghazanfar Jutt
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so rich and flavorful.
Nantume Bushira
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so comforting and satisfying.
Zander Martinez
[email protected]I love that this soup is healthy and filling. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
abdulghaffar khan
[email protected]This soup is easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also really affordable, which is a bonus.
Tue Des Fins
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of parsnips, ginger, and cream. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Mdsaifulislam MdSaifulislam
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up! It's a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.
Prosper Addai
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and satisfying. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a rainy day. I love that it's also healthy and filling.
Aftab Soraj
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this soup. The parsnips and ginger are a great combination and the cream makes it so rich and flavorful.
Sultan Uddin
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I added a little extra ginger and it gave the soup a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Kapanda Geofrey
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and everyone loved it! It's a great soup to serve with a crusty bread or a salad.
JON-MANUEL CHINENYE UMEANAKA
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love that it's healthy and filling, and it's also a great way to use up leftover parsnips.
Joshua Norush
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of parsnips, but this soup changed my mind. The ginger and cream really mellow out the parsnip flavor and make it incredibly creamy and flavorful.
Ferdosh Mia
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors of parsnip, ginger, and cream are perfectly balanced. I love the creamy texture and the hint of sweetness from the parsnips.