Curried Parsnip Mash Food

MASHED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Heat milk in a large pot over medium heat until warmed and just under a boil; add parsnips and 1 teaspoon salt, cover with a lid, and cook until parsnips are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain parsnips, reserving the warm milk.
• Mash parsnips, 1 cup reserved warm milk, butter, thyme, and pepper together in the pot using a hand mixer or by blending in a blender. Add more milk, salt, or pepper as desired.

CURRIED CARROT & PARSNIP SOUP

Steps:

• Saute onion & parsnips in a large saucepan on medium heat till they start to lightly brown, bringing out the carmelization.
• Add carrots & saute for a few more minutes.
• Add flour & curry powder, stir till mixed well, cook for 2 minutes.
• Slowly add stock, stirring constantly till all stock is added.
• Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes till vegetables are soft & well cooked.
• For rustic soup, just mash.
• For a more sophisticated looking soup, use a blender or immersion blender till soup is smooth.
• Season with salt & pepper if desired.
• Top with a teaspoonful of plain yogurt or sour cream if desired.

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP (FROM GOOD HOUSEKEEPING)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and fry gently forn 5-7 minutes. Add the parsnips and fry gently for about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the curry powder and cumin and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add the stock, season and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
• Allow to cool slightly, then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Return to the pan and adjust the seasoning. Add the cream (if using), and reheat but do not boil. Serve sprinkled with paprika.

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:

• Melt butter and oil in a heavy, large saucepan over low heat. Add parsnips, onion and garlic. Cover and cook until vegetables begin to soften but not color, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Mix in flour and curry powder; stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in broth. Increase heat to medium, cover and simmer until parsnips are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Working in batches, puree soup in blender or food processor until smooth. Return soup to same saucepan. Stir in cream and bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Ladle into bowls, garnish with chives or green onions and serve.