Curried Parsnip Soup James Martin Recipes

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in butter until onion is tender. Add parsnips; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until parsnips are tender. , Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; stir in milk and heat through.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
• Place all the soup ingredients with the exception of the stock and cream into a roasting tray. Mix well and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place into the oven to roast for 25-30 minutes, until golden and tender.
• Place all but 250ml/9fl oz of the chicken stock into a saucepan over a high heat. Add the cream and, once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer.
• Add the roasted parsnips and continue to simmer.
• Pour the remaining stock into the roasting tray and place over a high heat. Stir well, scraping at the browned bits on the base of the roasting tray to release all of the flavour, then add this sauce to the simmering soup.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then transfer into a food processor and blend until smooth. Return the soup to the pan and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Meanwhile, for the vegetable chips, preheat a deep-fat fryer to 190C/375F. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)
• Using a potato peeler, peel long strips of each of the vegetables. Carefully add the vegetable strips into the oil and fry until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
• To serve, place the cream into a bowl and whip lightly until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed. Add the lemon juice and fold into the cream.
• Serve the soup in a bowl with a dollop of cream in the centre and a small pile of vegetable crisps placed over the top.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil in a heavy, large saucepan over low heat. Add parsnips, onion and garlic. Cover and cook until vegetables begin to soften but not color, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Mix in flour and curry powder; stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in broth. Increase heat to medium, cover and simmer until parsnips are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Working in batches, puree soup in blender or food processor until smooth. Return soup to same saucepan. Stir in cream and bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Ladle into bowls, garnish with chives or green onions and serve.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a large pan until the butter has melted.
• Add the onion, parsnips,apple and garlic and sauté stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened, but not colored.
• Add the garam masala and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle in the flour, mixing well, and cook, stirring constantly for an additional 30 seconds.
• Stir in the stock and lemon rind and juice, then bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Puree the soup in a blender or food processor, being careful not to splash the hot soup.
• Heat the soup through until piping hot.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP (FROM GOOD HOUSEKEEPING)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and fry gently forn 5-7 minutes. Add the parsnips and fry gently for about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the curry powder and cumin and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add the stock, season and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
• Allow to cool slightly, then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Return to the pan and adjust the seasoning. Add the cream (if using), and reheat but do not boil. Serve sprinkled with paprika.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees centigrade. Place the parsnips, garlic and ginger in a large, deep roasting tin, drizzle over the oil, season with salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes until golden.
• POur in half the stock, the coconut milk and curry paste and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
• Transfer to a liquidizer and blend until creamy and smooth. Add the remaining hot stock and the corriander and check the seasoning. Ladle into warm bowls and serve with root vegetable crisps.