Spiced Parsnip Soup

Name: Spiced Parsnip Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, diced; 1 1/2 lbs parsnips, diced; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 5 cups chicken broth; 2/3 cup light cream; salt; pepper; 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 1 garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; salt; pepper

Submitted by Deantini

"This soup is fantastic on a cold day. My MIL served it for lunch today and I just had to have the recipe. A nice smooth soup, we did not have the oil garnish on top but I am sure it will add an extra something.. You can freeze the soup as well, just omit the cream and add when reheating."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs parsnips, diced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₄ teaspoon chili powder
5 cups chicken broth
²⁄₃ cup light cream
salt
pepper
Spiced oil for garnish
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 garlic, minced
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
salt
pepper

directions

Saute onions and parsnip in butter for approx 5 minute.
Stir in spices, add chicken stock and let simmer 45 min.
Puree with a hand blender (or in a blender).
Add cream and heat through without letting it boil.
Season with salt and pepper.
For garnish - heat oil in pan and add garlic and mustard seeds. Heat through until seeds start to 'pop/, season with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls and drizzle the oil mixture on top.