Recipe: Parsnip and Leek Soup

Parsnip and Leek Soup

• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 cup shallots, finely diced
• 2 leeks, diced (clean thoroughly)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 large parsnips, diced
• 8 cups of vegetable broth,
• 1 tsp seas salt
• 1/4 tsp mace
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper 
• chives, chopped for garnish

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot and add shallots and cook, stir frequently to prevent from browning (approx. 1-2 minutes). Then add leeks and garlic, stir until they are soft for about another 1-2 minutes. Add parsnips and cook for about 4 minutes until the mixture is almost dry. Add vegetable broth and salt and bring to a boil. Then lower heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until the parsnips become tender. From here you can either use a hand blender and blend soup until smooth, or remove from the heat and in small batches, blend in a blender and return to low heat. now add pepper and mace and then service when you are ready. garnish with chopped chives.