🥘  Carole’s parsnip and apple soup…

This soup is quick and easy to make. Delicious lunch or evening, served as a starter or main meal. If you want to spice it up, add some ground cumin and fresh chopped coriander.

Ingredients

• 25g Butter
• 1 medium onion (or 2 shallots), chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 450g parsnips, chopped
• 250g dessert apples peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/2 tsp fresh parsley chopped
• 1.2 litres vegetable stock
• 70ml single cream
• 1 tbsp plain flour

Step by step:

1. Melt the butter in a large pan, then add the onion (or shallots) and garlic, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. 
2. Add the apples and parsnips and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add a tablespoon of plain flour. Stir through and cook for a couple of minutes. Add half the parsley and stir again
3. Pour in the stock, season well and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from the heat, wait for it to cool then blend it in your food processor or use a stick blender, until almost smooth (but keeping a little texture).
4. Return the soup to the pan, stir in the cream and reheat gently, but don’t boil. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste.
5. Serve straight away in pre-heated bowls with a crusty loaf, or some garlic bread.

• Carole’s Parsnip and Pear Soup