Curried Parsnip Soup

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
“My mum used to make this recipe at home in England, where parsnips are more widely used than here. It’s very aromatic and has a nice bite from the curry and pepper.” Julie Mathieson – Bristol, Tennessee
Curried Parsnip Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup fat-free milk

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in butter until onion is tender. Add parsnips; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until parsnips are tender.
  2. Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; stir in milk and heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 113 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.