Creamy Parsnip Soup

Name: Creamy Parsnip Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American,Irish
Ingredients: 1 medium leek, or onion; 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and chopped; 4 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth; 2 cups low-fat or whole milk; 1 dash freshly ground black pepper, or white pepper, or to taste; Chopped fresh herbs, for garnish (such as chervil, parsley, or chives)

Sweet and nutty parsnips create a delightful and comforting soup.

⭐ 4.1 (88 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Side Dish Appetizer Soup

Cuisine Tags:

American Irish

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Instructions

Chop leek or onion. Melt butter in a large pot.
Cook chopped leek/onion with salt in butter over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until creamy, ensuring no browning.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add parsnips and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until parsnips are tender.
Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by processing in batches with a standard blender. Strain for extra smoothness if desired, then return to the pot.
Stir in milk and warm gently without boiling.
Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 250 kcal

Carbohydrate: 34 g

Cholesterol: 32 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Sodium: 1024 mg

Sugar: 13 g

Fat: 11 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g