Description
Warm winter nights welcome this comforting curried parsnip soup, blending creamy British countryside roots with exotic spice notes. Rich, velvety textures and subtle curry warmth invite you to savor each spoonful of delightful culinary harmony.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 600 grams (21.16 ounces) parsnips, peeled and diced
- 400 milliliters (13.5 fluid ounces) full-fat milk
Seasonings:
- 1 pinch curry powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnish (Optional):
- Croutons
- Heavy cream
- Pea shoots
Instructions
- Peel and chop parsnips into uniform chunks for even cooking.
- Combine parsnips with milk and curry powder in a large pot, simmering gently at medium-low heat for approximately 45-57 minutes until vegetables become tender and soft.
- While soup simmers, carefully separate parsnip peelings and fry in a separate pan until they transform into crispy, golden-brown garnish.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the fried peelings to enhance their savory flavor.
- Transfer the simmered mixture into a blender, processing until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Taste the pureed soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Return blended soup to the pot, warming gently over low heat to prevent scorching.
- Ladle the creamy, aromatic soup into serving bowls.
- Garnish with the crispy parsnip peelings and optional complementary toppings like fresh herbs or a drizzle of cream.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with coconut or almond milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy texture.
- Toast curry powder briefly before adding to enhance its rich, deep flavor profile and reduce raw spice intensity.
- Use vegetable stock instead of milk for a lighter, less caloric soup option that still delivers robust taste.
- Roast parsnip peelings at high temperature to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent burning, creating a perfect crunchy garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 57 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg