Curried Parsnip Soup (from Good Housekeeping)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 ounces butter
• 1 onion, peeled & sliced
• 1 1/2 lbs parsnips, peeled, cored & finely diced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 pints chicken stock or 2 pints vegetable stock
• salt & pepper
• 5 fluid ounces single cream or 5 fluid ounces creme fraiche
• paprika, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and fry gently forn 5-7 minutes. add the parsnips and fry gently for about 3 minutes.
• 2 stir in the curry powder and cumin and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• 3 add the stock, season and bring to the boil. reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
• 4 allow to cool slightly, then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• 5 return to the pan and adjust the seasoning. add the cream (if using), and reheat but do not boil. serve sprinkled with paprika.