Curried Carrot & Parsnip Soup

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups parsnips, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 teaspoons curry powder
• 3 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
• salt (optional)
• pepper (optional)
• yogurt (optional) or sour cream (optional)

Recipe

• 1 saute onion & parsnips in a large saucepan on medium heat till they start to lightly brown, bringing out the carmelization.
• 2 add carrots & saute for a few more minutes.
• 3 add flour & curry powder, stir till mixed well, cook for 2 minutes.
• 4 slowly add stock, stirring constantly till all stock is added.
• 5 simmer for 15 to 20 minutes till vegetables are soft & well cooked.
• 6 for rustic soup, just mash.
• 7 for a more sophisticated looking soup, use a blender or immersion blender till soup is smooth.
• 8 season with salt & pepper if desired.
• 9 top with a teaspoonful of plain yogurt or sour cream if desired.