Description
Jamie Oliver’s curried parsnip soup delivers warming British comfort with exotic Indian-inspired spices. Creamy roasted parsnips blend seamlessly with aromatic curry powder, creating a luxurious winter soup you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) parsnips, peeled and chunked
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 3 sprigs thyme
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1–2 teaspoons curry powder
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarians)
- 450 milliliters (15.2 fluid ounces) double cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 392°F (200°C). In a spacious roasting pan, combine extra virgin olive oil, finely diced onions, thinly sliced garlic cloves, chunky parsnip pieces, fresh thyme sprigs, golden honey, aromatic curry powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Thoroughly toss the ingredients to ensure even coating.
- Transfer the roasting pan to the heated oven. Roast the vegetable medley for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the vegetables caramelize to a rich golden hue and become tender when pierced with a fork.
- In a substantial cooking pot, pour most of the chicken stock, reserving approximately 1 cup (240 milliliters). Incorporate heavy cream into the stock. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Carefully transfer the roasted vegetables into the simmering liquid. Return to the roasting pan and deglaze with the reserved chicken stock, scraping up the concentrated flavor-packed caramelized bits from the pan’s surface. Pour this flavor-enhanced liquid into the simmering soup.
- Remove the pot from heat and allow the soup to cool slightly. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until achieving a silky-smooth consistency. Return the blended soup to the pot, seasoning with additional salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile to your preference.
Notes
- Elevate humble parsnips from ordinary to extraordinary with this simple roasting technique that unlocks hidden sweetness.
- Caramelized roasted vegetables create a flavor foundation that transforms an everyday soup into a gourmet experience.
- Curry powder introduces a gentle warmth that dances perfectly with the creamy parsnip base without stealing the spotlight.
- Blending transforms chunky vegetables into a silky-smooth canvas that feels luxurious with every spoonful.
- Fresh thyme sprinkled on top provides a bright, herbal whisper that cuts through the rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg