Best Maple Parsnip Soup Recipes

MAPLE-GLAZED PARSNIPS

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Olive oil is often used as a building block for cooking, but in this recipe extra virgin olive oil isn't just a background ingredient. The fruity flavor of olive oil pairs well with earthy parsnips and sweet-tart dried cranberries while also giving a shiny coating.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick on the diagonal
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Combine 1/2 cup water, the parsnips, cranberries, maple syrup, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Uncover and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon water and the lemon juice. Cook, stirring, until glazed, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley; season with salt.

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

Ingredients

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.

MAPLE-ROAST PARSNIPS

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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 1/4 pounds parsnips
4 fluid ounces vegetable oil
3 1/2 fluid ounces maple syrup

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Peel the parsnips and then halve them crosswise, then halve or quarter each piece lengthwise.
Place the parsnips into a roasting tin. Pour the oil over the parsnips and mix them well so that the oil covers all of the pieces.
Pour the maple syrup over the parsnips and transfer the roasting tin to the oven. Roast the parsnips for 35 minutes, or until they are tender and golden brown.
To serve place on a clean serving dish.