Parsnip and Herb Soup (Printable)

Creamy roasted parsnip soup blended with fresh herbs for a comforting bowl.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.76 lbs parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled
04 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

05 - 4.25 cups vegetable stock, gluten-free
06 - 3/4 cup whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk

→ Oils & Fats

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Herbs & Seasonings

08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
11 - Salt to taste
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, optional

→ Garnish

15 - Extra fresh herbs for garnish
16 - Drizzle of olive oil or cream, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss parsnips, onion, and garlic with olive oil and spread evenly on a baking tray.
02 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until vegetables are golden brown and tender.
03 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a large saucepan. Add diced potato, bay leaf, thyme, white pepper, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are completely soft.
04 - Remove bay leaf. Using a blender or immersion blender, blend the soup until completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Return the soup to the pan, stir in the milk, and gently reheat without boiling. Season with salt to taste. Stir in chopped parsley, chives, and dill.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and top with extra fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil or cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasting step caramelizes the parsnips, unlocking a natural sweetness that stovetop-only recipes completely miss.
  • You can make this on Sunday and enjoy progressively deeper flavors as the herbs infuse throughout the week.
02 -
  • Dont skip the roasting step, even if youre tempted to save time, as it develops complex flavors that simple boiling cant replicate.
  • Adding the milk after blending prevents it from separating and keeps the soup silky smooth.
03 -
  • For the smoothest possible texture, peel your parsnips thoroughly, removing any fibrous cores that might remain woody even after cooking.
  • A splash of white wine added to the stock creates a subtle acidity that balances the natural sweetness of the parsnips.
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