Best Spicy Parsnip Soup Recipes

SPICY ROASTED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7.
• In a bowl, mix together 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp ground turmeric and ½ tsp mustard seeds.
• Add 1 large onion, cut into 8 chunks, 2 garlic cloves, 675g parsnips, diced, and 2 quartered plum tomatoes and mix well.
• Spread over a heavy baking sheet, then roast for 30 mins until tender.
• Spoon into a food processor or liquidiser with 600ml vegetable stock and process until smooth.
• Pour into a pan with the remaining 600ml vegetable stock, season, then heat until barely simmering.
• Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice. Garnish with cumin seeds.

SPICY PARSNIP AND CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and cut parsnips and carrots into evely sized pieces.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the vegetables, coat with oil,and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for a minute.
• Stir in the stock and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to the boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are soft.
• Allow to cool a little, and then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. If it's too thick for your liking add more stock.
• Reheat gently to serve.

SPICY VEGAN PARSNIP AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place oil, onion, chilli power, cumin, garlic and ginger into a large fan and cook until onion browns
• chop parsnips and potatoes into chunks and place in pan with the spices and onion
• add stock and let simmer for 1 hour
• blend until smooth and add salt and pepper to taste, serve with crusty bread

SPICY PARSNIP & CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery sticks, garlic and grated fresh ginger and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the curry powder and cook for a further 5 minutes.
• Add the chopped parsnips and carrots and pour in the vegetable stock. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender; about 30 minutes.
• Puree the soup, in batches, adding more stock to get the right consistency. If you're freezing the soup, cool completely and freeze in airight containers for up to 3 months.
• To serve, reheat and drizzle each bowl with a tablespoon of cream and top each bowl with half tablespoon of the toasted pumpkin seeds.
• Cook's tip: To toast pumpkin seeds, place in a pan over a medium heat and dry fry until the seeds begin to pop.

SPICY SQUASH & PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• Place the butternut squash and parsnips onto a baking tray and drizzle with the honey and olive oil.
• Place in the oven to roast for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
• Then heat a frying pan until hot and add the onion and garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes until the onions become translucent.
• Add the butternut squash, parsnips, chilli and spices to the onions and garlic and stir the ingredients until everything is pretty much coated with the spices.
• Now add the coconut milk and stir gently over a low-medium heat, being careful not to burn the mixture, for 3-4 minutes.
• Transfer this mixture to a food processor and blend to a smooth consistency.
• Now add the stock to the food processor and blend more.
• Finally transfer the soup to a saucepan, heat through and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
• To serve, ladle the soup into serving bowls and place a spoonful of creme fraiche on the top. This is also nice with fresh bread roll on the side.

SPICY ROASTED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7.
• In a bowl, mix together the oil and spices.
• Add the vegetables and mix well. Spread over a heavy baking sheet, then roast for 30 mins until tender.
• Spoon into a food processor or liquidiser with half the stock and process until smooth.
• Pour into a pan with the remaining stock, season, then heat until barely simmering.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Garnish with cumin seeds.

SPICY PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a splash of olive oil and the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and garam masala. Gently fry for around 10 minutes, until the onions are soft.
• Drop in the chopped parsnips and carrots, and stir together, ensuring that everything gets coated in the oil and flavours.
• Pour in the milk and stock, season and bring to the boil.
• Turn down the heat and simmer for 30 minutes with a lid on. During this time.
• Add the optional chillies, if required. May want to wait until blended and taste.
• After 30 minutes check the parsnips are cooked and soft, if so use blender or liquidiser to blend soup.
• Serve with optional coriander leaves.

SPICY PARSNIP SOUP - VEGAN VERSION

Steps:

• Saute the onion in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and garam masala and sauté an additional 5 minutes - the onions will be soft and sweet.
• Drop in the parnsips and stir until they are completely coated with the mixture. Add the milks and veggie broth and bring to the boil. Simmer for about 30 minutes - with the lid on.
• Check the parsnips, if they are soft then it's time to blend! Add some salt and pepper then use an immersion blender to puree the soup completely.
• Serve with chopped chili and chopped coriander leaves sprinkled on top of each bowlful.

SPICY APPLE PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in large pot until butter begins to foam. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add cayenne, curry powder, and ginger. Stir for 1 minute.
• Add parsnips, apple, and honey. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Pour in the stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Let it cool.
• Strain out all chunks and puree in blender. Add puree back to liquid, whisk together.
• Reheat to serve.