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Parsnip Soup Starter with Apple

Apple and Parsnip Soup Recipe

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Parsnip and apple combine to make this beautiful soup, while cream, sage, cloves and butter complement the overall appeal. Thick, rich and fantastic, this makes a wonderful appetizer or lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 25g (1 oz) butter
  • 1 cooking apple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 700g (1.5 lbs) parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 150 ml (2/3 cup) single cream (light cream)
  • 2 cloves
  • 4 fresh sage leaves or half a teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 litre (2 pints) chicken stock
  • Fresh sage leaves or parsley to garnish
  • Croutons to garnish
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter, add the apple and parsnips, cover and cook for 10 minutes over a low medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the sage, cloves and stock, bring to the boil then cover and simmer for half an hour until the parsnip is soft.
  3. Remove the cloves and sage leaves, cool slightly then purée in a food processor or blender. Return to the pan and reheat with the cream.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Serve hot garnished with the croutons and parsley or sage.