Carrot and parsnip soup with orange and ginger

A saucepan of soup is heartening on those cold winter days.
Carot and parsnip soup
3 Tbsp | Butter |
3 | Onions, roughly chopped |
500 g | Carrots, or 2-3 |
2 | Parsnips, or 400g |
1 tsp | Ground cumin |
1 knob | Ginger, peeled and finely diced |
1 Ltr | Chicken stock, or vegetable stock |
1 | Orange, grated zest and juice |
1 | Mint leaves |
Directions
- Melt the butter in a large heavy pan, then add the onion. Fry gently until it is soft and golden.
- Add the carrot, parsnip, cumin and ginger and stir well. Place a piece of baking paper on top of the vegetables and cover with the lid.
- Cook the vegetables slowly over a low heat until softened.
- Add the stock and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes or until the carrots are really tender.
- Drain the contents of the saucepan, catching all the liquid in a bowl.
- To purée the vegetables, return a little of the liquid and place them in a food processor, or use a stick blender or pass them through a mouli.
- Do not over-process them, as this will make the soup frothy.
- Tip the puréed vegetables back into the pan and gently stir in the remaining reserved liquid with the orange zest and juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat when ready to serve.
- Add sprigs of mint or sliced mint leaves as a garnish.
https://www.eatwell.co.nz/recipe/138/Carrot-and-parsnip-soup-with-orange-and-ginger/
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