CURRIED PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP

CURRIED PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves finely chopped
2 lbs parsnips scrubbed and chopped (don't peel)
2 potatoes peeled and chopped
2 apples peeled, cored and chopped
2 Tbsp curry powder
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream (10%)
ground peppercorns to taste

Steps:

Melt the butter and oil in a large saucepan. Stir in the onion, garlic, parsnip, potatoes and apple. Cover and cover for 25 minutes over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the curry powder and cook for one minute. Add the stock, bring to boil and then reduce the heat to simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are very tender. Transfer to a food processor and puree in batches until smooth. Return to the saucepan and add the cream. Reheat gently.