Best 10 Parsnip Pear And Apple Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a comforting, flavorful soup that is also incredibly easy to make? Look no further than parsnip pear and apple soup! This unique and delicious soup is packed with autumn flavors, and it's sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of sweet apples, earthy parsnips, and juicy pears creates a rich and complex flavor that is both hearty and refreshing. Plus, this soup is a great way to sneak in some extra fruits and vegetables into your diet. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make a pot of parsnip pear and apple soup today!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PARSNIP, APPLE AND PEAR SOUP



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A creamy blend of parsnip, apple, and pear without adding any cream. The puree of the vegetables and fruit makes for a low-fat delicious soup. This soup also freezes well.

Provided by Eileen xo

Categories     Main Dish     Vegetarian

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbls. unsalted butter
1 clove minced garlic
1 medium onion, diced
5 parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 turnip, peeled and chopped
2 honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
1 bosc pear, peeled and chopped
6 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
2 sprigs of tarragon
salt and pepper to taste
crostini, to garnish optional

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot,over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and onion, until soft but not brown, stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the parsnips, turnip, apples, and pear and stir well to blend all. Let cook for about 10 minutes to blend the flavors and the fruit will begin to break up.
  • Add in the vegetable stock, cumin, coriander, turmeric, sprigs of tarragon. and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmer over low heat for about 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove the 2 sprigs of tarragon from soup and discard.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and using an emulsion blender, blend soup until smooth. Adjust seasonings if needed. Can be served with a crostini, if desired.

PARSNIP, PEAR, AND APPLE SOUP



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I adapted this recipe from some I had seen online, making it heartier and more to my family's taste. The blend of parsnips and fruits make such a satisfying, flavorful combination. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream.

Provided by BigShotsMom

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large apple - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large pear - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 large leeks, white parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 quart chicken stock
1 (2 inch) sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Toss parsnips with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl; spread parsnips onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toss apples and pears with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl. Push parsnips to one side of the baking sheet and spread apples and pears onto the other side of the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven until fruit is soft and caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks in hot oil until leeks are soft, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle balsamic vinegar over leeks. Stir parsnips, apples, pears, chicken stock, and rosemary into leeks. Bring to a simmer and cook until fruits and vegetables are completely tender and easily mashed against the side of the pot, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree vegetable mixture using an immersion blender (or blend in batches in a blender) until soup has an applesauce-like consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 709.3 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

APPLE AND PEAR SOUP



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A delicious fruit and vegetable soup. Great for cold fall days!

Provided by wilsonbiggs

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

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
3 tart apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
3 pears - peeled, cored, and chopped
5 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon rubbed sage
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons pureed fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the apples and pears in the melted margarine for about 5 minutes. Add the vegetable broth, sage, pepper, and bay leaf to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Place a cover on the saucepan and allow the mixture to simmer until hot and the apples and pears are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Pour about 1/3 of the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold the lid of the blender in place with a 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; pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the saucepan. Return the pureed soup to the saucepan and warm over medium heat until completely reheated. Garnish with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 348.8 mg, Sugar 15.3 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.

APPLE AND PARSNIP SOUP WITH CORIANDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Fruit     Vegetable     Apple     Parsnip     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 cups (or more) canned chicken broth
Chopped fresh parsley
Apple slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add apples, parsnips, onion and coriander and sauté until slightly softened, about 12 minutes. Add 4 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until apples and parsnips are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Puree soup in blender in batches. Return puree to saucepan. Thin with more broth if desired. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.) Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley; garnish with apple slices if desired and serve.

CREAM OF PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP



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An Irish soup! More Comfort food. For a Vegetarian dish sub the butter for oil, the chicken stock for veggie stock and the cream for soy milk.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Apple

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
1 lb parsnip, thinly sliced
1 lb apple, peeled, cored, & sliced
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken stock
1/2-1 cup cream
salt and pepper
parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter, add the parsnips, apples, onions and sugar.
  • Sauté till soft.
  • Add the curry powder, spices and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring well.
  • Pour in the stock slowly, stirring until well mixed.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until the parsnips are tender.
  • Taste for seasoning.
  • Blend with a hand blender and add as much cream to thin to the consistency you like and reheat, do not boil.
  • Garnish with parsley.

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

PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP



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This silky puree can be made one day ahead. What to drink: That's easy - offer guests Irish ale throughout the meal.

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
3 large leeks; white and pale green parts finely chopped, dark green parts reserved
5 large parsnips (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium Gala or Fuji apples (about 13 ounces total), peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups (or more) water
1 1/2 cups whole milk
Large pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks, parsnips, and apples. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Add 4 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered until vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, puree vegetable mixture with milk in blender until smooth, thinning soup with more water if desired. Return soup to pot. Season soup with sugar, salt, and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • Cut enough reserved green parts of leeks into matchstick-size strips to measure 1 cup. Cook in medium saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with leek strips and serve.

APPLE PARSNIP SOUP



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This soup is absolutely delicious and makes an elegant first course for a wintertime dinner. This is my own recipe, modified from one found in Bon Appetit with the addition of milk and brown sugar, and my favorite, the cheese crumbles on top.

Provided by PainterCook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 1/2 lbs parsnips, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground coriander
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable stock
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
cheese, crumbles

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium-high heat. Add apples, parsnips, onion, and coriander and saute lightly until slightly softened, about 12 minutes.
  • Add the 3 cups stock and 1 cup milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until apples and parsnips are tender--about 40 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat and puree in the pot with an immersible blender, or, puree soup in a blender in small batches. Return soup to pot.
  • Return soup pot to medium-low heat. Add brown sugar, salt, and pepper, stir well to dissolve sugar, and reheat to eating temperature. Serve with cheese crumbles on top. Bleu cheese, roquefort, gorgonzola and fontina cheeses all taste delicious paired with this soup. Crack a bit more black pepper on each bowlful before eating.
  • NOTE: This soup keeps well. You can make it a day ahead and store in a covered crockpot crock in the refrigerator. Reheat later in the crockpot for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 595.9, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 27.7, Protein 6.5

PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Fruit     Vegetable     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Apple     Parsnip     Fall     Healthy     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 Granny Smith apples (about 1 1/2 pounds), divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 large shallots, sliced
1 1/4 pounds medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
5 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
Plain nonfat yogurt, stirred to loosen

Steps:

  • Peel and core 2 apples, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add parsnips; sauté 3 minutes. Add apple pieces and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add 5 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth, thinning with more broth by 1/2 cupfuls as desired. Return soup to pot; bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cut remaining apple (with peel) into thin slices. Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle soup with yogurt. Fan several apple slices on top and serve.

Tips:

  • For a smoother soup, peel and core the pears and apples before cooking.
  • If you don't have any parsnips on hand, you can substitute carrots or sweet potatoes.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add a roux or cornstarch slurry.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the soup, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or rosemary.

Conclusion:

This parsnip, pear, and apple soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover parsnips, pears, and apples. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, smooth or chunky, this recipe is a great place to start. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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