This Carrot, Leek, Parsnip soup, is quick and easy and packed full of flavor. A warming and comforting vegan and gluten free recipe
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Hey its friday! We are still snowed in, but the snow is now melting away, so hubbs is off to office.. back to the grind! So we got a big parsnip in the local farm delivery and after peeling it I was like, hmmm.. i dont think I like the smell of that thing.. It is quite a pungent smell/taste when raw.. You either like it or you dont. I added some of it to this soup for a warm wintery evening. The carrot and leek help alter the taste for someone who falls in the not a fan of parsnip group 🙂
This soup is easy and quick.. I think some lemongrass, ginger or some five-spice mix would go well with it too.
Some other yumm soups to check out
Carrot, Leek, Parsnip Soup
This Carrot, Leek, Parsnip soup, is quick and easy and packed full of flavor. A warming and comforting vegan and gluten free recipe
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (128 g) carrots chopped
- 2/3 cup (59.33 g) leek chopped
- 2/3 cup (88.67 g) parsnips chopped
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) cajun spice blend
- freshly ground black pepper or red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
Instructions
- In a pan, heat oil at medium heat and add leeks to it.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Add the carrots and parsnip and cook covered for 2-3 minutes until parnips start to get tender.
- Blend these with 1/2 cup or more water into a puree and pour puree back into the pan.
- Add salt, cajun spice and freshly ground black pepper to taste, mix well and bring to a boil.
- Taste and adjust, salt spices and water content.
- Serve hot topped with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Carrot, Leek, Parsnip Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 484mg21%
Potassium 848mg24%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 22375IU448%
Vitamin C 29.7mg36%
Calcium 148mg15%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Neha says
January 20, 2012 at 11:00 pmSoup looks very yummy…
Torviewtoronto says
January 21, 2012 at 1:43 amlooks wonderful deliciously done
Deeps @ Naughty Curry says
January 21, 2012 at 4:06 amperfect for this weather… lust lookin at this pic is making me warm 🙂
Aarthi says
January 21, 2012 at 4:36 amI love this any time of the week..You are making me to have it now..
Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
Richa says
January 22, 2012 at 1:25 amThank you Neha, Torview, Deeps and Aarthi!
Laura says
January 22, 2012 at 2:10 amI don’t cook with parsnip enough-maybe this tasty soup will change that!
Now Serving says
January 22, 2012 at 4:07 amTHis is the kind of soup my hubby loves – piping hot 🙂
Kalyan P says
January 22, 2012 at 7:05 amJust mouthwatering…looks so fresh, delectable & delicious!
BitterSweet says
January 22, 2012 at 10:34 pmAh, now we’re snowed in here too… Such a bummer. All I want to do is cook, but it seems like we don’t have the right ingredients on hand for anything! Figures, huh?
Keep warm, and I hope you thaw out soon!
Soma says
January 23, 2012 at 12:27 amWarm and hearty and with all the colors of winter.
The whole concept of imprisoning those enormous animals in a pond is a torture beyond words 🙁
Amy says
January 23, 2012 at 12:42 amThis soup sounds so warming and delicious, combining the best of winter produce! I love the favors you have here!
Amee says
January 26, 2012 at 2:10 amA delicious soup! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂