Gingered Carrot-and-Parsnip Soup
Source of Recipe
Southern Living
List of Ingredients
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled & sliced
- 1 1/2 lbs carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half & half
- 3/4 t kosher salt or 1/2 t salt
- 1/4 t ground white pepper
- pinch of allspice & nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Saute celery & onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Add ginger, and cook 5 minutes.
- Add carrots, parsnips, and chicken broth to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until carrots and parsnips are tender. Remove from heat; let cool slightly (about 5 to 10 minutes).
- Process mixture, in batches, in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
- Return puree to Dutch oven. Stir in half-and-half, salt and pepper, and, if desired, allspice and nutmeg; simmer, stirring occasionally, over low heat 10 minutes or until thoroughtly heated.
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