Carrot-Parsnip Bisque Recipe

Name: Carrot-Parsnip Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup peanut oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound medium carrots; 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped; 4 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; Minced chives, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons plus 1 cup peanut oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound medium carrots
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Minced chives, optional

1
In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Set aside 1 carrot; chop remaining carrots. Add chopped carrots, parsnips and stock to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2
Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return soup to pan; keep warm. Using a vegetable peeler, shave carrot lengthwise into very thin strips. In a small saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Fry carrot strips 2-3 minutes or until crispy, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
3
Gently reheat soup; stir in cream. Divide soup among four bowls. Top with carrot strips and, if desired, chives.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup peanut oil, divided, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Carrot-Parsnip Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carrot-Parsnip Bisque

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