Curried Parsnip And Pear Soup Food

CURRIED PARSNIP AND PEAR SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine parsnips, carrots, onion, celery, pear, vegetable stock and bay leaf.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, covered for 25 - 30 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
• Discard bay leaf.
• Stir in evaporated milk, curry powder, pepper and nutmeg.
• Puree in blender until smooth.

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until very soft, about 45 minutes. Scoop the pulp from the peel, and reserve.
• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and salt. Cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Pour the chicken broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Stir in the pears and the reserved squash, and simmer until the pears are very soft, about 30 minutes.
• Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender. Puree in batches until smooth. Return the soup to the pot, stir in the half and half, and reheat.

ROASTED PARSNIP AND PEAR SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place parsnips in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Roast 25 minutes. Stir in pears; roast 15-20 minutes longer or until tender, stirring occasionally., In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add leeks, celery and shallots; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in parsnip mixture, broth, maple syrup, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Remove bay leaf from soup. Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Stir in cream; heat through. , For topping, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until pears are crisp-tender. Top servings with sliced pears.

CURRIED PARSNIP & APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a heavy pot, cook the onions until they are soft.
• Add the garlic and spices and cook for 2 mins
• Add the parsnips, stock and season. Leave to simmer for about 30-40 mins or until the parsnips are soft.
• Liquidize the soup.
• Peel and grate the apple, add to the soup and simmer for another 2-3 mins and then serve.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in butter until onion is tender. Add parsnips; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until parsnips are tender. , Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; stir in milk and heat through.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a large pan until the butter has melted.
• Add the onion, parsnips,apple and garlic and sauté stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened, but not colored.
• Add the garam masala and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle in the flour, mixing well, and cook, stirring constantly for an additional 30 seconds.
• Stir in the stock and lemon rind and juice, then bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Puree the soup in a blender or food processor, being careful not to splash the hot soup.
• Heat the soup through until piping hot.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

PARSNIP & GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• the oil in a large pan, add the onion and saute for 3-4mins or until pale golden. Meanwhile, wash the parsnips, trim the ends and chop them into even sized chunks.
• Add the parsnips to the pan along with the garlic and ginger, saute for 2 mins, stirring. Pour in the stock and a little seasoning. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20-25 mins or until the parsnips are tender.
• Use a stick blender to puree the soup until its nice and smooth. Add the creme fraiche and taste for seasoning. Serve hot in bowls, sprinkled with a little parsley or paprika if liked.