Best 5 Parsnip Fennel Pur Recipes

BRAISED FENNEL AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• In a heavy large saute pan, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Add the parsnips and onions and saute for about 1 minute. Add the garlic, fennel and poblanos and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stout beer and bring to a boil. Add the bay leaf, rosemary sprig and thyme sprig. Lower to a simmer and cover. Cook on low heat until the vegetables are soft and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
• Remove the vegetables from the cooking liquid. Reduce the cooking liquid to 1 cup. Drizzle the reduced liquid over the vegetables and top with the chopped thyme and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, mixing well to evenly incorporate. Serve immediately.

FENNEL PUREE

Steps:

• Trim the fennel bulbs of their stalks and bottom root. Halve the fennel lengthwise and slice each half into 1/4-inch thick slices. Peel the potato, halve, and thinly slice. Place the fennel, potatoes, garlic, chicken broth, and milk in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. If needed, add enough water to just cover the fennel. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue cooking until the fennel and potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
• Drain the fennel mixture. Place the fennel mixture in a food processor and puree. If necessary, place half the mixture in the food processor, pulse to puree, and continue adding the fennel mixture until all the mixture fits in the processor. Continue processing until pureed. Add the mascarpone cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine. Add the mint and process until just combined. Add more salt and pepper, to taste.
• Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. If the mixture is a little thin stir a few times and let rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

PARSNIP FENNEL PURéE

Steps:

• In a saucepan cover parsnips and fennel with salted water and boil, covered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until very tender. Drain vegetables well in a large sieve. In a food processor purée hot vegetables with butter and salt and pepper to taste.

PARSNIPS AND CARROT PUREE

Steps:

• Cover carrots with lightly salted water in deep saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer about 3 minutes, then add parsnips. Simmer for 5 minutes more, or until both are cooked but not too soft.
• Meanwhile, combine cream and milk in saucepan and heat to warm. Reserve.
• Transfer carrots and parsnips to a food mill and mash to a smooth consistency. Return mixture to the saucepan and add butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cream-milk mixture. Combine well over medium-low heat. Serve.

FENNEL, PARSNIP AND CUMIN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter and olive oil in a. Add in the onion and garlic and fry gently, stirring often, without browning, for 5 minutes.
• Mix in the cumin, then add in the parsnip and fennel, stirring well.
• Add in the broth, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the parsnips and fennel are tender. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Cool slightly, then blend until smooth using a hand or jug blender.
• Reheat gently over a low heat.
• Ladle into serving bowls and garnish each portion with a swirl cream or yogurt if you wish.