Best Pear And Parsnip Soup Recipes

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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

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.

PARSNIP, PEAR, AND APPLE SOUP



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I adapted this recipe from some I had seen online, making it heartier and more to my family's taste. The blend of parsnips and fruits make such a satisfying, flavorful combination. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream.

Provided by BigShotsMom

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large apple - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large pear - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 large leeks, white parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 quart chicken stock
1 (2 inch) sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Toss parsnips with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl; spread parsnips onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toss apples and pears with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl. Push parsnips to one side of the baking sheet and spread apples and pears onto the other side of the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven until fruit is soft and caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks in hot oil until leeks are soft, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle balsamic vinegar over leeks. Stir parsnips, apples, pears, chicken stock, and rosemary into leeks. Bring to a simmer and cook until fruits and vegetables are completely tender and easily mashed against the side of the pot, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree vegetable mixture using an immersion blender (or blend in batches in a blender) until soup has an applesauce-like consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 709.3 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

CURRIED PARSNIP AND PEAR SOUP



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Make and share this Curried Parsnip and Pear Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shahana

Categories     Pears

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb parsnip, chopped
1 lb carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 pear, peeled and chopped
6 cups sodium-free vegetable broth
14 ounces evaporated skim milk
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine parsnips, carrots, onion, celery, pear, vegetable stock and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, covered for 25 - 30 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Stir in evaporated milk, curry powder, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Puree in blender until smooth.

PEAR AND PARSNIP SOUP



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Onion
1 Parsnip
3 Pairs
1 teaspoon Oil
1 stick Butter
1 teaspoon Curry Powder
1 pint Stock (chicken or veg)
1 can Evaporated Milk

Steps:

  • Step 1: Sauté onion in oil and butter,
  • Step 2: Add chopped parsnip, pear and curry powder
  • Step 3: Cook for a few minutes then add stock cook till soft,
  • Step 4: Take off heat blend till smooth then add evaporated Milk.

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