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Curry Parsnip and Apple Soup

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This creamy and aromatic soup warms you up and keeping you satisfied. This parsnip and apple soup has a combination of curry, coriander and ginger to tantalize your taste buds. Just fresh, simple, and delicious.

 

Parsnips are a healthy combination of vitamin c and k, b vitamins, phosphorus, potassium and manganese. It has anti-cancer properties as well as a great source of dietary fiber, promotes healthy digestion and helps to reduce cholesterol levels in the body. Parsnips are quite versatile by adding them to salads, casseroles, pancakes and roasted alongside with carrots for contrast. Also, a great thickening agent in soups, too. The simple super food with many health benefits for overall wellness.

 

 

SERVES: 4

 

INGREDIENTS:

1-2 tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 pounds parsnips (about 5), peeled and chopped

1 onion, large

3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

4 cups chicken broth, or vegetable, low sodium

1 cup water

2 potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 1/2 tsp curry powder

1 1/2 tsp coriander

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp ginger, fresh or powder

4 tsp lemon juice, fresh

dash salt, to taste

dash black pepper, to taste

crackers or yogurt, for garnish

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a large pot, over medium heat, cook oil. Add the chopped parsnips and onion together in the pot; let cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic; let cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds, stirring consistently not to burn. Add the broth, water, potato, apples, curry powder, coriander, cumin and ginger; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium low; let simmer until vegetables are tender. About 20 minutes.

Next, puree the soup in a blender or immersion style until smooth. Blend the soup in batches. Return the soup to the pot and add the lemon juice, salt and pepper. When ready, garnish with either crackers or a dollop of yogurt. You may add some coriander for taste.

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories per serving 303; fat 6g; cholesterol 6mg; carbohydrates 58g; sodium 400mg; protein 8g; fiber 12g and potassium 1200mg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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