Rustic Parsnip Soup

If you are a lover of parsnips, then this simple, all natural rustic soup will be a winner for you.

The flavour is pure creamy parsnip, nothing else.

Ingredients:

• 750g organic parsnips - trimmed, peeled and sliced thinly

• 60g butter - unsalted

• 1 medium red onion - thinly sliced

• 1.5 litre chicken stock - or water

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Sea salt to taste

• 100mls single cream - optional

Method:

• Melt butter in large, deep saucepan.

• Add sliced onion and parsnip, mix well.

• Now add the stock, seasoning and bring slowly to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes until parsnips tender and very soft.

• Blend to a thick puree in a food processor or by an electric hand blender. Add cream. Check seasoning.