Creamy Carrot-Parsnip Soup Recipe

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Eleanor Chilson of Plantation, Florida enjoys her memories of this tasty soup almost as much as making it. “My mom made it for us on chilly autumn or winter nights,” she recalls. Tip: For added richness, use up the half-and-half cream in recipes that call for milk.

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Creamy Carrot-Parsnip Soup Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 small potato, peeled and sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the broth, parsnips, carrots, potato, celery, onion and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Using a slotted spoon, remove half of the vegetables to a bowl; cover and keep warm.
Cool remaining vegetables for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add cream; process until blended. Add reserved vegetables; pulse until vegetables are chopped. Return all to the saucepan; heat through. Yield: 4 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup (prepared with reduced-sodium broth) equals 198 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 478 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Carrot-Parsnip Soup in Cooking for 2 Fall 2007, p17

Chopping Onions

I’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia