Spiced Parsnip Soup

Serves 2-3

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
350g parsnips, peeled and diced
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chilli flakes
800ml chicken stock
salt and freshly grond black pepper

1. heat the oil and butter in a saucepan, add the onion and cover with a cartouche of grease proof paper and cook over a low heat for about 5 mins until the onions start o soften without colouring.

2. Add the parsnips (and the cartouche) and continue to cook for a further 5-10mins until the parsnips soften.

3. Add the spices, salt and pepper and cook for a further minute.

4. Add the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25mins. Puree with a stick blender and serve immediately.

(©2012 Chez Dave)