Creamy Parsnip and Leek Soup
Creamy Parsnip and Leek Soup blends the natural sweetness of parsnips with tender carrot and aromatic leek, lifted by warm ginger and thyme. Puréed until velvety and finished with a whisper of nutmeg and a dollop of sour cream, it’s comforting yet bright. Serve on chilly evenings as a light dinner or an elegant starter.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- 2
Add carrot, leek, onion, ginger, and thyme.
- 3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add parsnips and broth and bring to a boil.
- 6
Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until all the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
- 7
Remove from heat.
- 8
Puree the soup with an immersion blender and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 9
Add more broth if the soup is too thick.
- 10
Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
- Calories 213.59 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.72 g Low Source
- Carbs 25.16 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.92 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.23 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 21.53 mg Moderate
- Sodium 591.71 mg High
- Fiber 2.69 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.33 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.88 g Low Source
- Calcium 48.39 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 224.9 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 205.94 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 2.24 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.21 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Creamy Parsnip and Leek Soup is a soup recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 213.59 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Parsnip and Leek Soup?
- It is a soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Creamy Parsnip and Leek Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Cut Leeks, Dried Thyme. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Parsnip and Leek Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Parsnip and Leek Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
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