Description
Creamy parsnip and ginger soup delivers winter comfort with its silky smooth texture and warming spice. Hearty root vegetables blend perfectly, creating a nourishing bowl that invites you to savor each spoonful of delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 parsnips, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup double or coconut cream
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1-inch ginger, grated
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in a large pot over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce chopped parsnips and freshly grated ginger, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to release aromatic flavors and prevent burning.
- Pour vegetable or chicken stock into the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer and allowing vegetables to become tender and soft, around 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and use an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender, processing until the soup achieves a smooth, velvety consistency with no visible vegetable chunks.
- Return the puréed soup to low heat, gently stirring in heavy cream to create a rich, luxurious texture, and season with salt and white pepper to enhance the delicate flavor profile.
- Heat thoroughly without boiling, ensuring the cream integrates seamlessly and the soup remains piping hot, then ladle into warm serving bowls, ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Swap dairy cream with coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that adds a subtle tropical twist to the soup.
- Roast parsnips before adding to the pot to intensify their natural sweetness and develop deeper caramelized flavors.
- Toast fresh ginger lightly in the pan before adding stock to enhance its zesty, warming characteristics and release more aromatic oils.
- Use vegetable stock for a lighter taste or chicken stock for a richer, more robust soup base that complements the earthy parsnip profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg