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Thursday, 20 December 2012

Parsnip Soup with Cumin & Parsnip Crisps

Recipe for: PARSNIP SOUP WITH CUMIN & PARSNIP CRISPS

Ingredients: 

  • 2 tblsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled & very finely chopped
  • 1 tblsp cumin seeds
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded & very finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled & very finely chopped
  • 600g parsnips, peeled & cut into chunks
  • 1 parsnip, peeled & very finely sliced (for the crisps)
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • Juice & finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 150ml fresh cream
  • Salt & pepper
Method: 

  1. heat the oil in a large pan & fry the onion, cumin seeds, chilli & garlic for five minutes, stirring until softened
  2. add the parsnips, stock, lemon juice & zest & thyme & bring to a simmer
  3. cover & simmer for 20 minutes until the parsnips are soft
  4. blend until smooth
  5. stir in the cream, salt & pepper and warm through
  6. meanwhile make the parsnips crisps: heat enough sunflower oil in a deep pan to allow for deep frying
  7. when the oil is hot, fry the parsnip slices in batches until crisp.  Drain on kitchen paper
  8. serve the soup garnished with the crisps

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