Roasted parsnip soup

Serves:4-6

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tbsp chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Walnuts, toasted
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 900 g parsnips, peeled and cut into 1.5 cm pieces

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Toss the parsnips with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange the parsnips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 22-25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelised.
  4. For the pesto, pulse the walnuts and herbs in a food processor until very finely chopped or crush the walnuts and herbs with a mortar and pestle to form a coarse paste.
  5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and lemon juice and pulse or mix to combine. Season the pesto to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
  6. Let the parsnips cool slightly, then transfer them to a blender. Add the vegetable stock and purée until smooth.
  7. Pour the parsnip mixture into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
  8. Season the soup with salt and pepper and divide among 4-6 bowls. Drizzle with the pesto and serve with crunchy fried parsnip shavings or crisps.