Forgotten Parsnip Soup

I often feel that parsnip is one of those vegetables often forgotten. Which s a shame as it packs such a flavoursome punch.

Parsnips are high in soluble dietary fibre, which means they are good for your digestion. They also contain a relatively high count of folate, which is a type of B vitamin. Folate is used by your body for the nervous system, creating blood cells and for synthesis of DNA and RNA. Parsnips contain good amounts of potassium. Needed for the maintenance of your bones, blood pressure, heart and smooth muscles. Last but not least parsnips contain the all essential vitamin C.

This soup only really only consists of:

– 2 parsnip
– a pinch dried chili
– one stock cube
– water

All you need to do is:

Peel and chop 2 parsnips into chunks
Place the parsnip in a pan and add 5dl water
Crumble in a stock cube (vegetable or chicken)
Add a pinch of dried chili flakes
Bring the ingredients to a boil, lower the heat and allow to simmer for 20-30minutes, without a lid. Until the parsnip is soft. Then blend. Taste, add salt or pepper is desired.

Serve with a little drizzle of olive oil, a good slice of bread with your favourite topping and dig in.