HONEYCRISP APPLE AND PARSNIP SOUP

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Here's a creamy, savory and sweet soup that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. Amy Lawrence, and her husband, Justin Fox Burks, the authors of the Chubby Vegetarian blog, brought it to The Times in 2012.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups diced white onion (1 medium)
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sparkling wine
2 large parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped, about 2 cups
2 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and roughly chopped, about 2 cups
1 russet potato or white sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped, about 1 1/2 cups
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup half-and-half
Sea salt and cracked black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup sliced green onions (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a soup pot or Dutch oven, sauté onions in butter over medium heat until translucent, and then add wine. Allow the mixture to reduce until most of the liquid has evaporated, and then add parsnip, apple, potato and sage to the mixture.
  • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables have softened and have taken on a slight color. Add the stock and reduce heat to medium-low. Bring the stock up to temperature. Slowly add the half-and-half to the warm mixture. Do not allow soup to boil after adding the half-and-half as it could curdle.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture smooth. Add enough stock or water to achieve the consistency you desire up to another full cup. Garnish with sliced green onion.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 325, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1202 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TL RolRoy
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This soup was a disappointment. It was too sweet and the texture was strange.


Muhammad Muaz
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This soup is a bit bland. I had to add some salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Innocent Junior
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I love the creamy texture of this soup.


Fahima Rahman
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Sikie Nicolett Ngangani
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I wasn't sure about the combination of apples and parsnips, but I was pleasantly surprised. This soup is delicious!


Donna Hagopian
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Molly Grace Harmon
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I love the way the apples and parsnips complement each other in this soup. It's a perfect fall soup.


mdjannat nayem
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mathew Hakata
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Andrea Neal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover apples and parsnips. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sechele Bruce
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love the unique flavor and the creamy texture.


Nayan Bary
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This soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of honeycrisp apples and parsnips was unexpected, but it worked beautifully. The soup was flavorful and aromatic, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory.