Curried Parsnip And Pear Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb parsnip, chopped
• 1 lb carrot, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 pear, peeled and chopped
• 6 cups sodium-free vegetable broth
• 14 ounces evaporated skim milk
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, combine parsnips, carrots, onion, celery, pear, vegetable stock and bay leaf.
• 2 bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat; simmer, covered for 25 - 30 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
• 4 discard bay leaf.
• 5 stir in evaporated milk, curry powder, pepper and nutmeg.
• 6 puree in blender until smooth.