Curried Parsnip Soup

Submitted by Ginsugirl

"Parsnips are veggies that never get enough respect. Like squash or yams, parsnips are slightly sweet, so they take curry spices really well. This soup is a favourite at home and at the restaurant, and as a bonus, it's low-fat and vegetarian!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 44.37 ml oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 1 piece gingerroot, about 1/2 inch, quartered, don't bother peeling
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 29.58 ml good curry paste (I like Pataks or Sharwoods) or 14.79 ml curry powder (I like Pataks or Sharwoods)
• 4.92 ml turmeric (optional)
• chili flakes, to taste (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 680.38 g parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1419.54 ml vegetable stock (or water and a veggie bouillon cube )
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large, heavy pot, heat oil and saute onions and celery until softened, about four minutes. Add ginger, garlic, curry chili flakes and turmeric, cook two minutes more.
2. Add parsnips, bay leaves and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the parsnips are very soft, about 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves and ginger chunks. Puree with a stick blender (or in batches in a food processor). If it does seem too thick, add a little broth or water. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.