Creamy Parsnip and Thyme Velouté
This creamy parsnip soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. It's made with fresh parsnips, onions, garlic, and thyme, and it's blended until smooth and velvety. The almond milk adds a touch of sweetness and richness, and the thyme gives it a lovely earthy flavor. Serve this soup with a crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Parsnips are a root vegetable that has been cultivated for centuries. They are related to carrots and parsley, and they have a sweet, earthy flavor. Parsnips are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. In the Middle Ages, parsnips were often used as a sweetener in desserts. Today, they are more commonly used in savory dishes, such as soups, stews, and roasted vegetables. This recipe for Creamy Parsnip and Thyme Velouté is a modern take on a classic dish. The soup is made with fresh parsnips, onions, garlic, and thyme. It is then blended until smooth and velvety. The almond milk adds a touch of sweetness and richness, and the thyme gives it a lovely earthy flavor. Serve this soup with a crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Creamy Parsnip and Thyme Velouté Creamy Parsnip and Thyme Velouté Creamy Parsnip and Thyme Velouté Creamy Parsnip and Thyme Velouté
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the parsnips and cook for 5 minutes more.
  4. Add the chicken broth, almond milk, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm.
Why It Works
  • The parsnips are roasted before being added to the soup, which concentrates their flavor.
  • The almond milk adds a touch of sweetness and richness to the soup.
  • The thyme gives the soup a lovely earthy flavor.
  • The soup is blended until smooth and velvety, which makes it incredibly comforting.