Best Parsnip And Carrot Soup With Tarragon Recipes

PARSNIP AND CARROT SOUP WITH TARRAGON

Parsnip and Carrot Soup With Tarragon image

A fragrant soup that lets the flavor of the vegetables shine through. Parsnips contribute sweetness and texture to this fragrant soup. I used water, not stock, and the flavor of the vegetables shines through.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 16 demitasse servings or 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 leek, white and light green part only, halved lengthwise, cleaned and sliced or chopped
Salt to taste
1 pound carrots, peeled and diced
1 pound parsnips, peeled, quartered, cored and diced
1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 quarts water, chicken stock, or vegetable stock
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf and a couple of sprigs each tarragon, thyme and parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon
Plain yogurt for garnish

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion, leek and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, parsnips and a generous pinch of salt, cover partially and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant. Add the potatoes, water or stock, salt to taste, and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is fragrant. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
Blend the soup in batches in a blender (cover the top with a towel and hold it down to avoid hot splashes), or through a food mill fitted with the fine blade. The soup should be very smooth. Return to the pot. Stir and taste. Adjust salt, add freshly ground pepper, and heat through. Serve in small bowls or espresso cups with a drizzle of yogurt swirled over the top and a sprinkling of tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1261 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

CARROT-PARSNIP SOUP WITH PARSNIP CHIPS

Carrot-Parsnip Soup With Parsnip Chips image

Winter root vegetables lend their complementary, slightly sweet flavors to this hearty soup that came to The Times from Cooking Light magazine. Parsnip chips - thinly-sliced parsnips fried for five minutes in olive oil - sprinkled over the top add a delightful crunch. Stir in more water or broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
3 cups coarsely chopped parsnip (about 1 pound)
3 cups water
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrot (about 1 pound)
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup parsnip, cut into 1/8 inch slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add chopped parsnip, water, carrot and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes
Place half of carrot mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed carrot mixture in a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining carrot mixture. Stir in salt and pepper.
Heat remaining 5 teaspoons oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add parsnip slices; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle parsnip chips and chives over soup.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 694 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams