Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Parsnip Soup from Farm Fresh Rhode Island

In case you missed support group last night, here is the recipe that was demonstrated by the Farm Fresh Rhode Island crew. The Parsnip Soup is one of the recipes in their Farm to Cafeteria project.

Ingredients:
½ cup Onion, finely chopped
1 each Garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon Ginger root, peeled and minced
½ cup Carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
½ cup Celery, sliced thin
1/8 teaspoon Dried thyme
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
¾ pound / 2 cups Parsnips, peeled and cut into thin slices
2 cups Chicken broth
½ cup Cannellini Beans, rinsed
Dash Nutmeg (optional)

Method of Preparation:
1. In a heavy saucepan, cook the onion, garlic, ginger, the carrot, the celery and the thyme in the olive oil over moderately low heat. Stir until the onion is softened.
2. Add the parsnip, broth and beans, bring the liquid to a boil and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
3. Puree soup in a blender and return to the pan, or use an immersion blender to puree in the cooking pot. Add water if needed to thin to desired consistency.
4. Serve with a dash of nutmeg if desired.

ENJOY!!!

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