Description
Jamie Oliver’s comforting carrot and parsnip soup blends rustic British countryside flavors with simple, hearty ingredients. Warm roasted vegetables and aromatic herbs create a silky smooth bowl you’ll savor from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
Seasonings and Spices:
- ¼–½ teaspoon dried chili flakes
- Sea salt, to season
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼–½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Liquid:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.2 liters (5 cups) vegetable stock
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by warming extra virgin olive oil in a generously sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Introduce finely diced onions and a delicate sprinkle of salt, allowing them to soften and develop a light golden hue, approximately 8–10 minutes.
- Enliven the mixture by scattering chili flakes and sautéing for an additional 60 seconds, releasing their vibrant essence.
- Incorporate chopped carrots and parsnips into the fragrant foundation. Pour vegetable stock into the pan, seasoning with freshly ground black pepper. Elevate the temperature until the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, secure the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the vegetables to tenderize for 20–25 minutes, ensuring they become completely soft and easily pierced with a fork.
- Transform the mixture into a silky smooth consistency using an immersion blender, processing until no vegetable chunks remain. Sample the soup, calibrating the flavor profile with additional salt and pepper as needed. Enhance the brightness by introducing a subtle splash of apple cider vinegar, which will awaken the soup’s nuanced flavors.
Notes
- Finish the soup with a tangy splash of apple cider vinegar to brighten the rich, creamy flavors.
- Blend the vegetables to silky perfection using a stick blender, creating a luxurious texture that transforms humble ingredients.
- Slow-cook onions until deeply caramelized, building a sweet and complex foundation for the entire soup.
- Organic vegetables pack more nutrition and cleaner taste, making every spoonful more vibrant and wholesome.
- Refrigerate leftovers confidently, knowing this soup stays delicious for 3-4 days and makes meal prep a breeze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg