PARSNIP LEMON AND GINGER SOUP

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This lovely light soup combines the sweetness of parsnip with the tang of fresh lemon and ginger from Claire MacDonald of Clan MacDonald

Provided by lindseylcw

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces butter
2 medium onions, skinned and chopped
4 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 1/8 liters chicken stock, homemade if possible
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan then add the chopped onions.
  • cook for 5 mins stirring occasionally then add the parsnips, lemon peel and ginger and cook for a further 5 mins.
  • pour on the stock and with the pan half covered with the pan lid, simmer until the parsnips are very soft.
  • Cool a little and liquidise, adjust for seasoning with lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 262.2, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.9

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