GINGERED PARSNIP & LEEK SOUP

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Cold outside and nothing is more appealing than a steaming bowl of soup. Add the sweetness of the parsnips with aromatics of leeks and peppery kick of ginger and you have a great light meal or starter.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 cups sliced leeks
2 tablespoons minced ginger
3 cups peeled and sliced parsnips
6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups water
1 1/4 cups white wine
white pepper
salt
nonfat plain yogurt (garnish)
smoked paprika (garnish)

Steps:

  • Leeks have a good amount of sand trapped between the layers in both the white and green parts. Be sure to soak, rinse and clean well so as not to spoil the final results.
  • Add olive oil, sliced leeks and ginger to a large sauce pan over medium heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the leeks begin to soften and the ginger becomes fragrant.
  • Peel and slice the parsnips into 1/4 inch thick disks. If the vegetables are large, cut in half lengthwise before slicing. Add the sliced parsnips to the pot and cook an additional 7 to 8 minutes. Should the pan get dry, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the vegetable broth to keep the pan from scorching.
  • Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the white wine. Cook for 20 minutes uncovered. When done the vegetables should be soft and tender.
  • Place the soup in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. (I use an immersion blender for this step.) Season with white pepper and salt to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with a small dollop of yogurt (or for a more elegant presentation you can thin the yogurt and make swirls or a web pattern) and a small sprinkle of smoked paprika.

Waata Te Piira Te Riaki
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I was disappointed with this soup. It was bland and didn't have much flavor.


shoaib Boos
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


arrens weda
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I'm not a fan of parsnips, but this soup was still really good. The ginger and leeks really balance out the flavor of the parsnips.


Bishnu Oli
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This soup is a must-try! It's so unique and delicious.


Syamthemba Mdlalose
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Love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Jenarae
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I'm definitely going to be making it again and again.


iqra malik
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I still really enjoyed this soup. The parsnips and leeks are the perfect balance for the ginger.


Arianna Swift
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The ginger and leeks give it a really nice kick. I also added a bit of shredded chicken to make it a heartier meal.


Nirob Islam Kazol
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use up leftover parsnips and leeks in this recipe.


Ludavics Silva
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I'm not usually a fan of parsnips, but this soup changed my mind. The ginger and leeks really balance out the flavor of the parsnips, and the soup is so creamy and comforting.


Justice Ishiekwene
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the parsnips. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of soups.


vishal Sharma
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Just finished making this soup and it's delicious! The parsnips and leeks give it a really unique flavor. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick.


Alicia Valida
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the ginger and leeks add a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.