Description
Jamie Oliver’s parsnip and apple soup blends sweet and earthy flavors from British countryside ingredients. Creamy, warming comfort awaits with each spoonful of this elegant seasonal starter that brings rustic charm to winter dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 600 grams (21.16 ounces) Parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Medium Onions, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
Fruits and Additional Components:
- 600 grams (21.16 ounces) Cooking Apples (like Bramley), peeled and chopped
- 1 Liter (33.81 fluid ounces) Vegetable or Chicken Stock
- 150 milliliters (5.07 fluid ounces) Milk
Fats and Seasonings:
- 25 grams (0.88 ounces) Butter
- 1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently melt unsalted butter and sunflower oil in a large pot over low heat, creating a smooth cooking base.
- Add finely chopped onions and diced parsnips to the pot, allowing them to soften and develop a delicate flavor for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Introduce minced garlic and freshly chopped apples to the vegetable mixture, sautéing for an additional 2 minutes to release their aromatic qualities and enhance the overall depth of flavor.
- Carefully pour vegetable or chicken stock into the pot, gradually increasing the heat to bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the vegetables to cook and tenderize for 20 minutes or until the parsnips become completely soft and easily pierced with a fork.
- Carefully remove the pot from the heat source and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Utilize an immersion blender or standard countertop blender to puree the mixture until achieving a silky, smooth consistency with no visible vegetable chunks.
- Slowly incorporate whole milk or cream, adjusting the liquid quantity to reach your preferred soup thickness and mouthfeel.
- Perform a final taste test, making additional seasoning adjustments with salt and pepper as needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
Notes
- Unearth a hearty winter soup that marries the subtle sweetness of parsnips with crisp, tangy apples in a delightful culinary embrace.
- Creamy and velvety, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a sophisticated, nutrient-packed meal ready in less than an hour.
- Freezer-friendly and incredibly versatile, the soup stores perfectly for up to three months, offering convenient meal planning solutions.
- Vegetarian cooks can easily swap ingredients, using plant-based stock and alternative milks without compromising the rich, comforting flavor.
- Elevate your presentation with elegant garnishes like fresh herb sprinkles, toasted nuts, or a delicate cream swirl that adds texture and visual intrigue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg