Aromatic Parsnip Soup

[tea_drinker77]

I sent this to someone the other day and since it's already typed up thought I'd post it here as well. I tend to add about a tablespoon of fresh ginger because I think it goes well. I don't think a chili would go amiss either. I don't always add the milk and it comes out fine without so you can make it vegan.

It also suggests yogurt as a garnish, but I prefer creme fraiche myself

AROMATIC  PARSNIP SOUP

1 Pint veg stock
1 Large cooking apple
1lb 4oz parsnips
1 Medium onion
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
Salt
10 fl oz milk
To garnish - sprigs of coriander 4 - 6 tablespoons natural yoghurt

1. Peel and chop the onion.  Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and leave it to soften.
2. Peel and roughly chop the garlic;  add it to the pan, then add the three spices and cook for 1 minute
3. Add the apple and parsnips and cover with the spice
4. Pour the warm stock into the pan.  Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the fruit and vegetables are tender
5. Meanwhile rinse and dry the coriander and strip off the leaves.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the milk.  Process or blend the soup to a smooth puree, then reheat.
7. Garnish with the coriander, hand round bowl of yoghurt for people to serve themselves!

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