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Holiday season

Cream of parsnip and apple

Portions:
6 à 8
Preparation:
20 min.
Cooking:
30 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 McIntosh or Bella Vista apples
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) butter
  • 1.35 kg (3 lb) parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons) honey
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 1.5 liters (6 cups) vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Ground nutmeg to taste
  • 250 ml (1 cup) 15% cooking cream

 

Preparation

  1. Peel and dice apples

  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Make

    brown parsnips with onions and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes

  3. Add the honey and caramelize for 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Add potatoes, apples, broth, seasoning and nutmeg. Bring to the boil

  5. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until parsnips and potatoes are cooked.

  6. Using a blender, purée the soup and blend in the cream.