Irish Parsnip & Apple Soup

Irish Parsnip & Apple Soup
Categories: Soup, Irish, Vegetable, Fruit, Ethnic
Yield: 6 Servings

1 tb Butter
1 lb Parsnips thin sliced
1 lb Apples peeled/cored/sliced
1 ea Onion chopped
2 ts Curry powder
1 ts Ground cumin
1 ts Ground coriander
1/2 ts Cardamom
1 ea Large clove garlic, crushed
1 1/3 qt Beef or chicken stock
2/3 c Cream
Salt & pepper to taste
Chopped chives

Heat butter then when foaming add parsnips, apples & onions.
Soften this mixture but do not allow them to brown.
Add curry powder, spices & garlic then cook for 2-3 mins. stirring all the while.
Pour into stock slowly while stirring until well mixed.
Cover & simmer gently for 30-35 mins
Taste for seasoning then sieve & liquidize in ablender or processor.
Add cream & reheat but not to a boil.
Serve garnished with chives.

Source:
Irish As It Gets, Niall Dennahy, Chicago-IL, circa 1990

Comments: 9

Vicky P. Jul 13, 2008, 2:06pm EDT

I don't think I've ever eaten parsnips, maybe I'll try this.

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Laura C. Jul 13, 2008, 2:33pm EDT

Sounds good. Vicky - parsnips are one of my favorites! They're like mild carrots.

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David C. Jul 13, 2008, 2:48pm EDT

that's an interesting sounding combination. I too like parsnips, especially nice roasted alongside chicken.

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becky soccer mom x1 p. Jul 13, 2008, 3:02pm EDT

love parsnips.

parsnips/turnips/brussel sprouts are my favorite

never heard parsnips with apples but will be sure to try

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J W. Jul 13, 2008, 3:51pm EDT

sounds good

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J R B. Jul 20, 2008, 8:27pm EDT

I copied the recipe, am going to try it.

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Jenna is around here somewhere s. Jul 21, 2008, 4:39am EDT

Interesting recipe,I haven't had parsnips before that I can recall...are they white and look like a beet only white..???

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