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Deliciously creamy parsnip and apple soup

December 18, 2019 by Mandy Mazliah 6 Comments

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This delicious parsnip and apple soup is the perfect combination of sweet parsnips and tart cooking apples. The creaminess comes from the blended parsnips. There is no actual cream involved and this delicious seasonal soup is suitable for vegans.

parsnip and apple soup in blue and white bowl

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I really love parsnips. However, my kids are less keen.

I just don't get it. I'm sure that I loved parsnips as a child but my three won't even try them. 

This parsnip soup was designed with them in mind. The sweetness of the parsnips mixed with slightly tart cooking apples makes a delicious, seasonal soup that even picky eaters are tempted to try.

parsnip and apple soup in blue and white bowl

How difficult is parsnip and apple soup to make?

This soup is really easy to make.

It's made in one pan and is as simple as boiling all the ingredients together before blending.

Serving suggestions

This soup is delicious on its own. However, it also goes perfectly with:

  • croutons
  • crusty bread
  • toasted pumpkin seeds or nuts
  • herbs
  • a drizzle of oat cream
  • freshly chopped herbs
  • crackers or oat cakes.
parsnip and apple soup in blue and white bowl

Ingredients

For full recipe, ingredients and quantities go to the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

This soup is made from just a few simple ingredients. All you need is:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 leek
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cooking apples
  • 500g parsnips
  • 750ml vegetable stock
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper, optional
  • Chopped parsley, optional

Can you make this soup with leftover parsnips?

Absolutely. In fact this soup is a brilliant way to use up leftover roast parsnips.

Anyone else always roast too many parsnips at Christmas?

If you're going to use your leftover parsnips to make this soup add them after the apple has softened. Blend into the soup then reheat.

parsnip and apple soup in blue and white bowl

Equipment

Other than a saucepan, chopping board and sharp knife all you need to make this soup is a blender.

You can use a jug blender* or a hand held blender* to make your soup. Either way allow your soup to cool before blending.

More soup recipes

Some of these soup recipes are on my other blog, Cook Veggielicious.

  • Curried parsnip soup
  • Butternut squash and sweet potato soup
  • Tomato and basil soup
  • Jerusalem artichoke and celeriac soup
  • Vegetable, spinach and borlotti bean soup
  • Curried Brussels sprout soup
  • Warming root vegetable soup
  • Squash and sweetcorn chowder
  • Leek and parsnip soup
  • Spinach and split pea soup
  • Loaded baked potato soup

Or you might like these parsnip and turnip wedges.

How to make parsnip and apple soup

If you have made this recipe I would love it if you’d leave a comment and rating below. Thank you!

Please do not reproduce this recipe without permission.

parsnip and apple soup in blue and white bowl

Parsnip and apple soup

This delicious parsnip and apple soup is the perfect combination of sweet parsnips and tart cooking apples. The creaminess comes from the blended parsnips. There is no actual cream involved and this delicious seasonal soup is suitable for vegans.
4.92 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine British, Vegan
Servings 4
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 leek chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 2 cooking apples (bramleys)* peeled and chopped
  • 500 g parsnips peeled and chopped
  • 750 ml vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper optional
  • Chopped parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan.
  • Add a chopped leek and sauté over a medium heat until soft. Add 2 cloves crushed garlic and a pinch of nutmeg, stir and cook for one minute.
  • Add 2 chopped cooking apples, 500g chopped parsnips and 750ml vegetable stock.
  • Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the parsnips and apple are soft.
  • Allow to cool slightly then blend until smooth.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add freshly chopped parsley if liked.

Notes

  1. Use eating apples if you can't find cooking apples.
  2. Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 768mgPotassium: 612mgFiber: 9gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Charlotte

    February 05, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds absolutely delicious and just what I need right now to warm me up in the chilly weather!

    Reply
    • Mandy Mazliah

      February 05, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      It's so cold today isn't it! This soup is just what you need.

      Reply
  2. Lizzie

    December 21, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    This was just fabulous. It needed more than a "pinch" of nutmeg, however! Be sure to peel the apples well to keep that pale color. Made in the a.m., chilled outside (Boise, ID, USA is cold), then blended and heated. Very unusual, very good.

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    • Mandy Mazliah

      December 22, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      I'm so happy you enjoyed it Lizzie! I guess the amount of nutmeg will come down to personal taste - my kids aren't too keen on the taste so I tend to add just a little.

      Reply
      • Lizzie

        December 29, 2019 at 5:58 pm

        Hi Mandy: I'm making my second pot of this today -- twice in a week-and-a-half, it's really that good. Happy New Year!

        Reply
        • Mandy Mazliah

          December 30, 2019 at 9:25 pm

          So glad you love it! Happy new year to you too x

          Reply
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