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Parsnip Soup with Caramelized Apples

This creamy parsnip soup features fennel, leek, and a velvety vegetable broth base topped with caramelized apples for a comforting autumn meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker For fast and tender vegetable cooking
  • 1 Skillet For caramelizing apples
  • 1 Blender Immersion or countertop, for pureeing the soup

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil for cooking garlic and veggies
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 or 5 parsnips peeled and diced
  • ½ head fennel sliced thin
  • 1 leek white part only, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon oil for caramelizing apples
  • 1 red apple peeled and chopped small
  • 1 pinch nutmeg for apples
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in your pressure cooker pot on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Add chopped leek and sliced fennel. Cook for 5 minutes until softened and slightly sweetened, without browning too much.
  • Stir in the diced parsnips and let them cook for a couple of minutes to lightly caramelize.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and lock the pressure cooker lid. Bring to pressure over medium-high heat.
  • Once pressure is reached, cook for 10 minutes. Then carefully do a slow release to depressurize the cooker.
  • While the soup cooks, heat another tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped apple and cook until edges caramelize. Add a pinch of nutmeg and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • After releasing pressure, blend the soup with an immersion blender or transfer to a traditional blender in batches if cooled. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with caramelized apples and fennel fronds if available. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

This comforting soup is great for seniors and picky eaters due to its smooth texture and subtle sweetness. Pureed soups like this are easy to eat for anyone with dental or dietary sensitivities. It's also rich in fiber and immune-friendly nutrients.