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