Best 5 Potato Parsnip Soup With Creme Fraiche And Bacon Recipes

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Potato parsnip soup with creme fraiche and bacon is a creamy, smoky, and herbaceous dish that is perfect for a chilly day. With its sweet potato and parsnip base, it has a naturally creamy texture, while the addition of creme fraiche and bacon adds richness and a delightful smokiness. The fresh herbs, such as thyme and parsley, bring a pop of flavor and brightness, while the crispy bacon bits add a satisfying crunch. This soup is easy to make and can be ready in under an hour, making it a great option for a quick and comforting meal.

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SWEET POTATO-PARSNIP SOUP WITH BACON CROUTONS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise into half-moons
4 teaspoons fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2), peeled and chopped
1 pound parsnips (2 to 3), peeled and chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Pinch of cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
3 slices bacon, finely chopped
4 ounces crusty bread, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Creme fraiche, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine 5 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, leeks, 2 teaspoons thyme, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, parsnips, chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and the cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes and parsnips are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon and drippings to a large bowl.
  • Add the bread, cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the bacon and drippings. Season with salt and pepper and toss, then spread out on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, tossing once or twice, until toasted and the cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth (or puree in batches in a regular blender). Season with salt and more cayenne to taste. Thin with water as needed. Divide the soup among bowls. Top with a swirl of creme fraiche, the croutons and the remaining 2 teaspoons thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Fat 39 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 36 milligrams, Sodium 1128 milligrams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 15 grams

PARSNIP AND POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

6 slices bacon, cut into thirds
2 tablespoons butter, plus more to serve
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 1/4 pounds)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 to 4 large or 6 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
1 onion, chopped
Black pepper
About 1/8 teaspoon grated or freshly grated nutmeg
1 bundle fresh parsley, tied with string
4 cups chicken stock, Poached Chicken recipe follows
Salt
1 cup cream
Chives, chopped or snipped, for garnish
Sourdough rolls or English muffins, toasted and buttered, for serving
1 small chicken (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
A few ribs celery from heart, coarsely chopped
A few sprigs parsley with stems
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 onion, quartered
Salt and peppercorns
Salt and peppercorns

Steps:

  • Heat a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and render until crisp. Remove the bacon, finely chop and reserve for later use. Spoon off all but a few tablespoons of the smoky drippings. Melt the butter into the drippings and reduce the heat a bit. Add the potatoes and stir to coat. Add the garlic, parsnips, onions, some black pepper and nutmeg. Add the parsley, then partially cover the pot and cook to soften, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally; the color of the veg should be light golden. Remove the parsley. Puree the vegetables with the stock (in batches if necessary) in a food processor or blender, or add the stock to the soup pot and use an immersion blender. Stir in the reserved bacon bits then season the soup with salt.
  • Cool the soup and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium-high heat and add in the cream. Serve in shallow bowls with chives to garnish, and buttered rolls to dunk.
  • Place the chicken in a pot over a bed of bay leaves, garlic, celery, parsley, carrots and onions. Sprinkle with salt and fill the pot with water to cover the chicken. Sprinkle in a few peppercorns. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 45 minutes, turning occasionally. Turn off the heat and cool the chicken in the broth. Separate the meat from the bones and skin. Reserve the meat and discard the bones and skin. Strain the stock.

POTATO PARSNIP AND BACON CHOWDER



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You can use 2 leeks (white part only) in place of the onions. I mashed the veggies slightly with a potato masher before I served it just to thicken a bit. If you prefer a thicker soup then add in another tablespoon of flour. You will love this soup!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 slices bacon
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 lb parsnip, peeled and cut into about 1/2-inch cubed
4 medium carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into about 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups full-fat milk
1 cup half-and-half cream (or use 3 cups milk)
3 cups chicken broth
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp; transfer to a paper towel, when cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces; set aside.
  • Add in the oil to the bacon drippings in the pot, and heat over medium heat.
  • Add in onions and garlic; saute until tender but not brown (about 4 minutes).
  • Add in parsnips, carrots and thyme; saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add in potatoes and then the flour; stir 1 minutes to coat.
  • Gradually add in milk, half and half and chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer uncovered until veggies are tender and soup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally (about 20-25 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper, and add in the bacon; simmer for another minute.
  • Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 504.2, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 12.1, Protein 11.6

POTATO AND PARSNIP SOUP



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This soup never leaves leftovers in my house! It's an old favourite, adapted from my mother's recipe. Parsnips can be found in most grocery stores if you know where to look! I crumble in an extra stock cube as the veggies simmer to add more flavour but if you're using made-from-scratch stock you won't need it!

Provided by Shuzbud

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chicken stock
7 parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
2 potatoes, medium to large, peeled and roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 chicken stock cube (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the chicken stock in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the parsnips, potatoes, garlic, and nutmeg. Also crumble in the extra stock cube if you're using it.
  • Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the onion and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
  • Blend it all in a food processor until smooth.
  • Return to the pan, stir in the cream and heat through.
  • Serve in warmed bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 34.4, Sodium 385.5, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 15.8, Sugar 19.6, Protein 13.1

POTATO-PARSNIP SOUP WITH CREME FRAICHE AND BACON



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I saw a potato-parsnip soup listed on a menu and thought it would be a combination that would work very well. I did some brainstorming and decided to roast the vegetables first, add smoked paprika for depth, and an assertive garnish. I'm happy with how it turned out and just love the color!

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Potato Soup

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into large chunks
3 cloves garlic, quartered
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium vegetable broth
1 pint half-and-half
1 pinch salt to taste
1 (7 ounce) container creme fraiche
4 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread potatoes, parsnips, onions, and garlic on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil on top. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated and spread back out into an even layer.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until browned in spots, about 40 minutes.
  • Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot. Cover with vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer; cook until vegetables are very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Puree hot soup carefully with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in half-and-half until thoroughly incorporated. Season with salt.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each bowl with dollops of creme fraiche, bacon pieces, and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 617.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-peeled and chopped parsnips and potatoes.
  • If you don't have crème fraîche, you can substitute sour cream or plain yogurt.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, or thyme.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Potato parsnip soup is a comforting and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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