Description
Warm comfort meets rustic elegance in this hearty Carrot and Parsnip Soup, blending sweet root vegetables into a silky smooth symphony of flavors. Simple ingredients create a nourishing bowl that welcomes you home with rich, earthy warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 parsnips, chopped
Aromatic Base:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 handful of thyme leaves
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sunflower oil
- 1 liter (33.8 fluid ounces) vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) double cream (optional)
Instructions
- Gently sauté diced onions in olive oil over low heat, sprinkling with salt, allowing them to soften and become translucent for approximately 10 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic, cracked black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
- Add chopped carrots and parsnips to the pan, carefully coating them with the fragrant oil and herb mixture.
- Pour vegetable stock into the pot, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer and allowing vegetables to cook until completely tender, approximately 20 minutes.
- Transfer the hot mixture to a blender, processing until achieving a silky smooth consistency with no vegetable chunks remaining.
- Optional: Stir in heavy cream for enhanced richness and velvety texture.
- Taste the soup carefully, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle into warm bowls, serving immediately to preserve optimal temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose sweet, firm carrots and parsnips for the best flavor profile and natural sweetness.
- Slow-cooking onions develops a deep, rich caramelized base that enhances the soup’s overall taste.
- Use vegetable or chicken stock to control sodium levels and create a more personalized depth of flavor.
- Optional dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream or cashew cream work perfectly for vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg