Best 6 Creamy Roasted Parsnip Soup Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting meal that warms the soul? Creamy roasted parsnip soup is your answer. This delectable dish is a celebration of parsnips' sweet and earthy flavors, enhanced by a silky, creamy texture that coats your palate with pure bliss. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for this tantalizing soup. From simple and straightforward to elaborate and sophisticated, get ready to find the perfect symphony of flavors that suits your taste buds and culinary skills.

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ROASTED PARSNIP AND VANILLA CHOCOLATE SOUP



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds parsnips (about 4 or 5 large parsnips)
1/4 cup canola oil (2 tablespoons to brush on parsnips and 2 tablespoons to brush on bread for croutons)
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick or 1/2 cup)
1 large white onion, chopped
2 quarts chicken stock
1 whole vanilla bean, preferably Tahitian (sold 1 or two to a jar in the spice section of the store) or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (preferably from real vanilla bean as opposed to artificial flavoring)
Salt and pepper
1 loaf French bread
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1 cup vanilla white chocolate chips (recommended: Hershey's Premier White Chips)
1 cup heavy cream
1 fresh lemon or lime, halved crosswise (1/2 to squeeze into batch of soup and 1/2 to cut into wedges to serve to guests)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel parsnips, and cut into 1-inch chunks, brush lightly with oil and place on a baking sheet lined with heavy duty aluminum foil (for easy cleanup). Roast until the parsnips begin to soften (as tested with a knife blade) and until the tips begin to turn golden brown. This takes about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes while you start the other ingredients in the stockpot. (Leave oven on for toasting of croutons.)
  • Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a large stockpot and gently saute the onion until translucent. (This takes about 10 minutes, but the more important thing is that they look translucent.) Add the chicken stock, slice open the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the pot and add along with the vanilla pod itself. Increase heat to medium, add the roasted parsnips, and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper, cover and let cook until the parsnips are completely tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Once you have the soup underway, toast the croutons in the oven which is already preheated to 400 degrees F. Cut the epee loaf into 3/4-inch thick slices. Brush the bread with oil and place on a foil lined baking sheet (important for cleanup purposes). Sift dark cocoa over the bread and toast briefly in the oven, just to make crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • Stir the white chocolate chips into the soup and cook for a further 5 minutes, to allow them to melt and to integrate flavors.
  • Remove soup from heat, discard vanilla pod, and stir in heavy cream. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. (Remember, when using an immersion blender, the blade end has to be immersed, or it will make a big mess.) Squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice into the pot and stir to combine. (Note: If you hold the sliced end of the fresh lemon or lime against your palm while you squeeze in the juice, the seeds are likely to stay in the rind.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill. Serve with lemon wedges and dark chocolate dusted croutons.

CREAMY ROASTED PARSNIP SOUP



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Wintry spices make this a rich, creamy, and flavorful holiday favorite!

Provided by Alan Dorchak

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup whole milk
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the parsnips and carrots into a mixing bowl, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss to coat the vegetables with oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables evenly over a baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the parsnips are tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened and the onion is beginning to turn golden brown, about 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the butter, garlic, brown sugar, and the roasted parsnips and carrots. Continue to cook and stir until all of the vegetables are very tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Season with the ginger, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper; stir for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer gently until all of the vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
  • Stir in the milk and cream. Return to a simmer over medium-low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 361.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CREAMY ROASTED PARSNIP AND GARLIC SOUP



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A easy soup with tons of great flavor. Healthy and easy to make, this is a warm comforting soup. Rather than bacon or pancetta, I prefer to use diced maple cured ham, sauteed until lightly crispy as a garnish. It has a very light flavor which I think goes great with the soup.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 Bowls, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 lbs parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 potato, peeled and diced (I used a large yukon)
1 1/4 cups onions, chopped
4 teaspoons minced garlic (you can add more garlic if you like)
6 cups vegetable broth (you can add more if you like the soup a bit thinner)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil (to roast the parsnips)
3 tablespoons butter (to saute the onion and garlic)
salt
pepper
sour cream
chives, diced fine
1 cup maple cured ham, fine chopped and sauteed

Steps:

  • Parsnips -- On a baking sheet, non stick or lined with parchment paper, add the parsnips and drizzle with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Just toss lightly to coat evenly. Roast on the middle shelf in a 400 degree oven. Make sure to stir a couple of times during baking until they get lightly golden brown. They will take around 30 minutes.
  • Vegetable Base -- In a large soup pot, add the onions, potato, garlic and butter and bring to medium heat. You really want to sweat the onions and soften slowly, you don't want to brown them. They should take 5-7 minutes. Then add in the parsnips, vegetable broth and cook until the parsnips and vegetables are tender.
  • Puree -- I love to use my immersion blender, but you could certainly use a regular blender to puree the soup. Just work in smaller batches so you don't over fill the blender. Blend until you get the desired texture you like. I like mine with a little texture, but you can puree it all the way smooth if you want.
  • If you use a blender, return to the pot and add any additional, salt and pepper and the allspice to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes or so on medium low heat.
  • Garnish -- As the soup is finishing, make your garnish. Ham: In a small sauce pan, saute the ham until lightly crispy. Sour Cream: Mix the sour cream and chives together.
  • Serve -- A dollop of the sour cream and chives and the crispy ham. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 415.2, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 9.9, Protein 8.5

CARROT & PARSNIP SOUP



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Create a batch of creamy parsnip and carrot soup for a warming lunch or supper. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers you have for busy days

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Lunch, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ small bunch thyme, leaves picked
3 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 large parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
1 litre vegetable stock
100ml double cream
¼ bunch parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and celery for 10 mins, stirring occasionally until softened. If they start to catch, add a small splash of water. Add the garlic, thyme and ½ tsp black pepper and cook for 2 mins. Add the carrots, parsnips and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 mins until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Blend using a stick blender until smooth. Add the cream and blitz again until combined, then taste for seasoning. To serve, ladle into bowls and scatter over a little chopped parsley, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

ROASTED APPLE AND PARSNIP SOUP



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Besides being a delicious and comforting winter meal, this roasted apple and parsnip soup is great for honing your seasoning skills. With its mild, earthy, slightly sweet, gently aromatic flavor, it's the perfect vehicle for tasting the effects of salt on food. Garnish with croutons, crumbled blue cheese, and chives.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 green apples - peeled, cored, and cut into thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt to taste
6 cups chicken broth
1 russet potato, cut into 8 pieces
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread parsnips and apples out onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss to coat.
  • Roast in preheated oven until parsnips and apples are tender and caramelized around the edges, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir apple-parsnip mixture, chicken broth, and potato together in a large pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree apple mixture with an immersion blender until soup is smooth. Stir cream into soup and season with cayenne pepper and salt; cook until heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 92 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

ROASTED PARSNIP AND PEAR SOUP



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Although pears and parsnips may seem like an odd combination, the pears bring out the natural sweetness of the parsnips in this winter soup. Don't skip the topping; it's the best part! -Sara Petrie, Grassie, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 shallots, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place parsnips in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Roast 25 minutes. Stir in pears; roast 15-20 minutes longer or until tender, stirring occasionally., In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add leeks, celery and shallots; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in parsnip mixture, broth, maple syrup, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Remove bay leaf from soup. Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Stir in cream; heat through. , For topping, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until pears are crisp-tender. Top servings with sliced pears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium parsnips for the best flavor, ensuring a creamy texture when roasted.
  • Roasting the parsnips enhances their sweetness and depth of flavor. Roast them until tender and caramelized for a smoky, nutty taste.
  • Use homemade vegetable stock or broth for a richer, more flavorful soup. Simmer vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions in water with herbs and spices for a delicious base.
  • Don't overcrowd the roasting pan to ensure even roasting and browning of the parsnips. Give them enough space to caramelize and develop their full flavor.
  • Puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches, taking care to avoid spills. For a chunkier texture, blend the soup only partially.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper, adding a pinch of grated nutmeg for a warm, earthy flavor. Freshly ground black pepper adds a touch of spiciness.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or chives for a pop of color and extra flavor.
  • Enjoy the soup while it's hot, as it tends to thicken as it cools. Reheat any leftovers gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of creamy roasted parsnip soup, a culinary symphony of sweet, savory, and earthy notes. This comforting soup, prepared with love, is a perfect way to warm your soul on chilly days. With its simple yet elegant presentation, it's sure to impress your dinner guests or make for a cozy lunch. The combination of roasted parsnips, aromatic herbs, and a touch of spice creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave you craving more. Savor every spoonful of this creamy parsnip soup, knowing that it's not only delicious but also packed with wholesome goodness. So, gather your ingredients, embrace the culinary journey, and let your taste buds experience the magic of this delightful creation.

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