Parsnips, Apples and Brie: the perfect trio for a smooth, delicious soup that’s so easy to make!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 1 Ontario Onion, chopped
- 4 cups (1 L) peeled and chopped Ontario Parsnips
- 2 Ontario Apples, peeled and quartered
- 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 oz (125 g) Ontario Brie Cheese, cubed
- Salt and pepper
- Ontario Red Apple, diced (optional)
Instructions:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onion; cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until starting to soften. Add parsnips, apples and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. In a blender or food processor, in batches, purée soup until smooth; return to saucepan. Stir in cheese; heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, just until cheese melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with diced apple, if desired.
Cooking tip: If soup thickens upon standing, add more broth and reheat gently.
Nutrients per serving:
- 6 g protein
- 8 g fat
- 25 g carbohydrates
- 4 g fibre
- 200 calories
