Curried Parsnip Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 4 parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil and butter in a large pan until the butter has melted.
• 2 add the onion, parsnips,apple and garlic and sauté stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened, but not colored.
• 3 add the garam masala and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
• 4 sprinkle in the flour, mixing well, and cook, stirring constantly for an additional 30 seconds.
• 5 stir in the stock and lemon rind and juice, then bring to a boil.
• 6 reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• 7 puree the soup in a blender or food processor, being careful not to splash the hot soup.
• 8 heat the soup through until piping hot.
• 9 season to taste with salt and pepper.