Curried Parsnip Soup Shots 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 SHOTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C/gas 4. For the kale topping, massage the kale with the oil, chilli powder and a pinch of salt and pepper, then spread out on a baking tray. Roast for 8 mins until crisp, checking halfway through.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry until soft and lightly coloured, then add the garam masala (or curry powder), garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 min, then tip in the parsnips and stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins until the parsnip is completely soft. Blitz, adding enough water to get to your desired thickness, and season to taste.
• To make the crispy prosciutto topping, put the prosciutto slice in a dry non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Use a fish slice to keep it flat and fry for a couple of mins until crisp. Set aside to cool, then break into six pieces.
• Divide the soup between 12 shot glasses. Top half with the roasted kale and the other half with the prosciutto.

SPICED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry the onion in butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the parsnips, garlic and curry powder, and fry for a couple of minutes to release the flavors. Mix the bouillon cube into the boiling water, and pour into the saucepan. Stir to remove any bits of vegetable from the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes or until parsnips are soft and easy to break with a wooden spoon.
• Remove from the heat, and blend with a hand mixer or immersion blender. Stir in the cream, and heat through. Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with red pepper flakes or paprika.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP WITH SHREDDED APPLES

Steps:

• Melt butter with olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add curry powder; stir 30 seconds. Add broth and parsnips. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until parsnips are soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; cool 15 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return to pot. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Using vegetable peeler, remove apple peel in long strips; reserve. Quarter, core, and coarsely shred apples. Stir apples and yogurt into soup.
• Heat corn oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Slice reserved apple peel lengthwise into very thin strips. Fry peel in oil until golden and crisp, about 30 seconds. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle peel with salt.
• Warm soup over medium heat, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Season with salt. Divide soup among 6 bowls. Garnish with fried apple peel.

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.

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

Steps:

• Scrape the parsnips, and cut crosswise into small round slices. Heat the butter in a large saucepan, and add the parsnips, onion and garlic. Saute over gentle heat 5 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and curry powder, and cook 1 minute before adding the stock, a little at a time. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring all the while, and simmer 15 minutes or until parsnips are tender.
• Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, and place the resulting liquid in a clean saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and add a little milk or cream if the consistency is too thick. Reheat gently. Chop scallions and sprinkle over the soup before serving.