Best 8 Curried Lentil Parsnip Apple Soup Recipes

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Curried lentil parsnip apple soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of vegetables, including lentils, parsnips, apples, and carrots, and is seasoned with a blend of curry spices. The result is a flavorful and satisfying soup that is also good for you.

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CURRIED PARSNIP & APPLE SOUP



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This creamy parsnip and apple soup recipe has amazing flavor from the combination of curry powder, coriander, cumin and ginger. Be sure to use fresh curry powder when making this soup. Not sure if yours is fresh? Open the jar: the aroma should meet your nose immediately. Serve with flatbread or whole-wheat rolls.

Provided by Ivy Manning

Categories     Healthy Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ pounds parsnips (about 5 medium), peeled, cored and chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 medium russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and chopped
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
1 ½ teaspoons mild curry powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
4 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add parsnips and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 45 seconds. Add broth, water, potato, apple, curry powder, coriander, cumin and ginger; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender when mashed against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender until smooth. (Alternatively, blend the soup in batches in a blender with the lid slightly ajar. Use caution when blending hot liquids. Return the soup to the pot.) Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve with dollops of yogurt swirled on top, garnished with pinches of coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 444.1 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

CURRIED LENTIL, PARSNIP & APPLE SOUP



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This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup - a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze

Provided by Justine Pattison

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp sunflower oil
3 tbsp medium curry paste
2 medium onions , roughly chopped
500g parsnips (around 5 medium parsnips), peeled and cut into chunks
140g dried red lentils
2 Bramley apples (about 400g), peeled, cored and cut into chunks
1 ½l vegetable or chicken stock , made with 1 stock cube
natural yogurt , to serve (optional)
chopped coriander , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Fry the curry paste and onions together over a medium heat for 3 mins, stirring. Add the parsnips, lentils and apple pieces. Pour over the stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly and cook for 30 mins, stirring occasionally, until the parsnips are very soft and the lentils mushy.
  • Remove from the heat and blitz with a stick blender until smooth. (Or leave to cool for a few minutes, then blend in a food processor.) Adjust the seasoning to taste. Heat through gently, then ladle into deep bowls. Serve with natural yogurt and garnish with fresh coriander, if you like. (For freezing instructions see below left.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 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

CURRIED PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP WITH PARSNIP CRISPS



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I had this at my friend's house. She is a vegetarian. It was absolutely delicious, I have made it many times since. This recipie is one of Delia Smith's.

Provided by wizkid

Categories     Apple

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs young parsnips, diced into 1 inch cubes
1 medium bramley apple (6 oz)
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
6 whole cardamom pods (seeds only)
1 1/2 ounces butter
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pints good-flavoured vegetable stock
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 medium parsnip (10-12 oz)
6 tablespoons peanut oil
salt

Steps:

  • Heat a small frying pan and dry roast the coriander, cumin and cardomom seeds for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove them and crush them finely with a pestle and mortar.
  • Next, heat the butter and oil in a saucepan until the butter begins to foam.
  • Add the onions and gently soften for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the crushed spices along with the turmeric, cayenne and ginger.
  • Stir and cook gently for 5 more minutes.
  • Add the parsmips and stir in the stock.
  • Add salt and pepper and simmer gently for 1 hour without putting on a lid.
  • Then liquidise.
  • For the parsnip crisps.
  • peel and finely slice the parsnip.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan until it is very hot.
  • fry the parsnip in batches until they are golden brown 2-3 minutes.
  • remove them with a slotted spoon, and put them on kitchen paper to drain.
  • Serve on the heated soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 64.9, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 2.2

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP WITH SHREDDED APPLES



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Dairy     Fruit     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Yogurt     Apple     Curry     Parsnip     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
6 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium Granny Smith apples
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, whisked to loosen
1 cup corn oil

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 & APPLE SOUP



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Quite simply delicious.

Provided by garydaw

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a heavy pot, cook the onions until they are soft.
  • Add the garlic and spices and cook for 2 mins
  • Add the parsnips, stock and season. Leave to simmer for about 30-40 mins or until the parsnips are soft.
  • Liquidize the soup.
  • Peel and grate the apple, add to the soup and simmer for another 2-3 mins and then serve.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP



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"My mum used to make this recipe at home in England, where parsnips are more widely used than here. It's very aromatic and has a nice bite from the curry and pepper." Julie Mathieson - Bristol, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fat-free milk

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP



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Here's a light, lovely soup ideal for a first course at your next special dinner. You'll love the harmony of fall flavors. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium tart apples, chopped
2 cups chopped parsnips
1 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, plus more for topping
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh cracked pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, until parsnips are tender, 3 hours. If desired, top with additional minced rosemary and cracked pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. You can use brown lentils, green lentils, or a mix of both.
  • Roast the parsnips before adding them to the soup. This will help to caramelize them and bring out their sweetness.
  • Use a good quality curry powder. This is the key to getting a flavorful soup. Look for a curry powder that is made with fresh spices and has a deep, rich flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to your taste. If you like things spicy, add more curry powder or red pepper flakes. If you prefer a milder soup, use less.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream. This will help to balance out the flavors and make the soup even more delicious.

Conclusion:

This curried lentil parsnip apple soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils and parsnips. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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