Description
Hearty Swedish Swede Soup blends rustic Nordic flavors with simple, nourishing ingredients. Warm bowls of creamy vegetable goodness invite comfort and satisfaction for diners seeking authentic Scandinavian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sunflower oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp medium curry paste
- 275 g (10 oz) carrots, peeled and diced
- 225 g (8 oz) swede, peeled and diced
- 225 g (8 oz) parsnips, peeled and diced
- 1.3 l (2 ¼ pints) vegetable stock
- Natural yogurt
- Parsnip crisps for garnish
- Crushed coriander seeds, to garnish
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Heat sunflower oil in a large pot. Sauté onions until translucent, then introduce curry paste and allow its fragrance to bloom for one minute.
- Vegetable Integration: Add diced carrots, swede, and parsnips to the seasoned pan. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, allowing vegetables to soften and release their inherent sweetness.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour vegetable stock into the pot, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables become tender and easily mashed.
- Textural Transformation: Let the mixture cool briefly, then purée in a blender until smooth. Return to the pot and adjust consistency by incorporating additional stock if needed, gently reheating.
- Finishing Flourish: Taste and fine-tune seasoning. Serve in warm bowls, topping with a dollop of natural yogurt, sprinkle of crushed coriander seeds, and delicate parsnip crisps for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Veggie Prep Matters: Dice root vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Curry Paste Power: Choose a high-quality curry paste to enhance the soup’s depth and aromatic complexity.
- Blending Brilliance: Allow soup to cool slightly before blending to prevent potential steam pressure and ensure safe handling.
- Texture Technique: Adjust stock quantity gradually to control soup’s consistency, creating a perfectly smooth or slightly thicker result based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg