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Parsnip Soup

square bowl of parsnip soup
Makes: 6 Servings
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

If you're looking for delicious ideas for turnips, you've come to the right place! This recipe is full of vegetables and flavor, blended together to create a hearty, satisfying soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped (or 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups parsnips, chopped (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup potato, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine or butter

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. 
  3. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for1 minute.
  4. Stir in the parsnips, potato, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes or until the parsnips and potatoes are soft. 
  5. Stir in the margarine or butter and let the soup sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
  6. Purée the soup in batches in a blender, using the manufacturer's directions for puréeing hot liquids.
  7. Heat the soup before serving, stirring in water if it seems too thick.

Notes

  • Make this soup your own with more seasoning. Start with 2 to 3 teaspoons ginger, curry powder, smoked paprika, cumin, or thyme.
  • Margarine used for nutrition and cost analysis.

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 126
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 308 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 56 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 509 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 126
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 56 mg
Potassium 509 mg
Sodium 308 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 34 mg
Phosphorus 83 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 33 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 59 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 26 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups