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Creamy Pear Parsnip Soup

Creamy Pear Parsnip Soup

Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword parsnip recipes, parsnip soup, pear parsnip soup, pear soup, vegetarian soups, winter recipes, winter soup recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

For the soup:

  • 2 shallots
  • 1.5 lbs ripe pears
  • 1.75 lbs parsnips
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup pear juice
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

For the caramelized pears:

  • 1 small pear
  • 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Peel & dice the shallots.

  2. Peel and core the pears. Cut into small pieces.

  3. Peel and slice parsnips.

  4. Heat oil in a large pot. Add the shallots and sauté until starting to brown.

  5. Add the pears and parsnips and cook, stirring frequently until soft.

  6. Deglaze the pot with white wine and bring to a boil.

  7. Add the stock and the pear juice.

  8. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

  9. Puree with a hand blender.

  10. Stir in the sour cream.

  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  12. Cut the pear into thin slices.

  13. Melt the powdered sugar in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

  14. Add pear wedges and caramelize for about 1 minute.

  15. Pour the soup into bowls and top each with a few wedges of caramelized pear.

  16. Sprinkle chives over the top and serve.