CURRIED CARROT & PARSNIP SOUP

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Our new favourite soup. Great on a cold wintery day, I serve it with biscuits. An adaptation of a recipe in the newspaper.

Provided by Gumboot Gourmet

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups parsnips, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
3 teaspoons curry powder
3 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
salt (optional)
pepper (optional)
yogurt (optional) or sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute onion & parsnips in a large saucepan on medium heat till they start to lightly brown, bringing out the carmelization.
  • Add carrots & saute for a few more minutes.
  • Add flour & curry powder, stir till mixed well, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add stock, stirring constantly till all stock is added.
  • Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes till vegetables are soft & well cooked.
  • For rustic soup, just mash.
  • For a more sophisticated looking soup, use a blender or immersion blender till soup is smooth.
  • Season with salt & pepper if desired.
  • Top with a teaspoonful of plain yogurt or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 65.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 1.9

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