Description
Hearty jamie oliver curried parsnip soup blends warming spices with creamy root vegetables for a comforting winter meal. Rich flavors mingle with subtle heat, inviting diners to savor each spoonful of this delightful British-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) parsnips, peeled and chunked
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1.5 L (6.3 cups) chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarians)
- 450 ml (15.2 fl oz) double cream
- 1–2 tsps curry powder
- 3 tbsps honey
- 3 sprigs thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 392°F (200°C). Merge extra virgin olive oil, onions, garlic, parsnips, thyme, honey, curry powder, salt, and pepper in a roasting pan. Massage ingredients to distribute flavors evenly.
- Roasting: Position pan in preheated oven. Roast vegetable ensemble for 25-30 minutes until edges caramelize and pieces reach tender perfection with a golden-brown complexion.
- Liquid Integration: Pour most chicken stock into a substantial cooking pot, reserving a small portion. Introduce heavy cream and activate heat to generate a robust boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Flavor Fusion: Transfer roasted vegetables into simmering liquid. Deglaze original roasting pan with reserved stock, capturing concentrated caramelized essence. Incorporate this flavor-rich liquid into the soup.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat and allow slight cooling. Transform mixture in blender to achieve silky-smooth texture. Return to pot, fine-tuning seasoning with additional salt and pepper to elevate taste complexity.
Notes
- Roast for Depth: Roasting parsnips with honey and curry powder caramelizes vegetables, intensifying their natural sweetness and developing complex flavor layers.
- Stock Deglazing Trick: Reserved stock helps capture concentrated caramelized bits from roasting pan, ensuring no delicious flavor goes to waste.
- Texture Perfection: Blending soup when slightly cooled prevents potential splattering and helps achieve a smoother, more refined consistency.
- Seasoning Strategy: Taste and adjust salt and pepper after blending to fine-tune the final flavor profile, allowing subtle nuances to emerge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg