BROCCOLI AND PARSNIP SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Lunch     Broccoli     Parsnip     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound of broccoli
6 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
3 fresh parsley sprigs
3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/2 pound parsnips, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
Special Equipment
cheesecloth; kitchen string

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard tough lower third of broccoli stems, then peel remaining stem and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut remaining broccoli into 2-inch-wide florets.
  • Bring water to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot, then add broccoli and 1 teaspoon salt and boil, uncovered, until broccoli is just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, reserving cooking water in pot, then drain broccoli.
  • Wrap parsley, thyme, and bay leaf in a small square of cheesecloth and tie into a bundle to make a bouquet garni. Add to reserved cooking water along with parsnips, onion, and chicken broth and simmer, covered, until parsnips are very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Discard bouquet garni and reserve 1 cup cooking liquid, then purée remaining soup with broccoli, in batches if necessary, in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Transfer puréed soup to another pot and thin to desired consistency with reserved cooking liquid. Stir in pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally.

Justin Vivien
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I can't wait to try this soup! It looks so delicious.


Auntor Islam
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


REXY gamer
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I'm always looking for new and healthy soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill. It's low in calories and fat, and it's packed with nutrients.


Andile Mpanza
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and parsnips. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Conniel Messam
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a warm and comforting meal waiting for you when you get home from work.


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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the way the broccoli and parsnips melt together.


Afran Jisun
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I'm not a big fan of parsnips, but this soup changed my mind. The parsnips add a subtle sweetness that really complements the broccoli.


Doris Adankala
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also great for meal prep.


Mudhtaq Ansari
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I love the addition of nutmeg in this recipe. It gives the soup a warm and comforting flavor.


Khan Suliman
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


sawsen mahdi
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I've tried many broccoli and parsnip soup recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Sharna-kay Simpson
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness from the parsnips.


Glen
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Broccoli and parsnip soup is a classic combination that always delivers. This recipe is simple to follow and the result is a creamy, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day.