Parsnip Carrot And Ginger Soup Recipes

CREAMY CARROT PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Place first six ingredients in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are very tender, 25-30 minutes., In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion, garlic, horseradish and ginger until onion is tender. Add to carrot mixture. Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender. Stir in buttermilk; heat through (do not boil). Serve with sour cream and, if desired, dill.

CREAMY PARSNIP WITH GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
• Add parsnips, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
• Add ginger, cardamom, allspice and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
• Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until parsnips are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
• Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

CARROT GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in carrots, broth, zest, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 10-12 minutes. Pulse mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender to desired consistency; stir in lemon juice. If desired, garnish with additional lemon zest. , Freeze option: Cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

GINGER CARROT PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sautee until tender (about 10 minutes).
• Add garlic and ginger, sautee for another minute.
• Add spices and stir to coat.
• Add carrots, parsnips, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots and parsnips are tender (about 30 minutes).
• Puree mixture in a blender or food processor.
• Return to saucepan and slowly stir in coconut milk over medium heat.
• Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

ROASTED CARROT GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine carrots, parsnips, onion & ginger in a shallow roasting pan to fit. Dot with the butter and sprinkle with the brown sugar.
• Pour 2 cups of chicken broth into the pan, cover well & bake until vegetables are very tender (approx. 2 hours).
• Transfer the vegetables and broth to a large pot.
• Add the remaining 6 cups of chicken broth, the salt & cayenne pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
• Puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor, adding more broth if necessary. Return the soup to the pot.
• Adjust the seasonings and heat through.
• Serve each portion dolloped with a teaspoon of creme fraiche and/or chopped chives (OPTIONAL).