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Creamy Parsnip & Apple Soup

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Creamy Parsnip and Apple Soup blends earthy parsnips and sweet apples into a silky, spiced soup. The perfect cozy and healthy recipe for fall or winter meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Soup
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Parsnip, peeled and chopped
  • 2 Apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsps Olive Oil or Butter
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth
  • ½ cup Cream or Oat Milk
  • 1 tsp Thyme (optional)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: croutons, fresh thyme or toasted walnuts

Method
 

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    1. Welcome the Ingredients:
      Heat the olive oil or butter in a pot. Add the onions and cook until softened.
      🌾Mindful Moment: As you sauté the onions, listen for the quiet sizzle. Watch how they soften. What shifts as they cook?
      💬 Kid Prompt: “Can you smell the onion changing? Is it still sharp, or is it getting gentler?”
    2. Layer with Calm:
      Add the parsnips, apples, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
      🌾Mindful Moment: Add each ingredient with care. Notice the colors, shapes, and aromas as you stir. Let this be a quiet moment of presence.
      💬 Kid Prompt: “Which ingredient do you think brings the most calm into the soup?”
    3. Simmer Slowly:
      Pour in the broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes until parsnips are tender.
      🌾Mindful Moment: As the soup simmers, take a few minutes to pause. Sit nearby. Breathe in the scent. Let time slow with the gentle bubbling.
      💬 Kid Prompt: “How does your body feel when the kitchen smells like this?”
    4. Blend with Care:
      Puree soup with immersion blender or in batches until smooth. Be careful with the hot liquid and the potential for splatter.
      Stir in cream.
      🌾Mindful Moment: Watch the soup change texture as you blend. Smoothness rising from roughness — what a quiet transformation.
      💬 Kid Prompt: “What else in life becomes softer with a little time and warmth?”
    5. Serve and Savour:
      Serve warm with toppings of your choice.
      🌾 Mindful Moment: As you take your first spoonful, close your eyes and taste fully. Let the warmth land inside.
      💬 Prompt: “Does this taste feel more like grounding or brightness?”
      💬 Kid Prompt: “If this soup were a color, what would it be?”

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 8gFiber: 5g

    Notes

    Rich in vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.
    Kid Friendly: Sweet parsnips and apples create an approachable flavor.
    Batch Friendly: Doubles well for freezing; and enjoy later as an easy dinner.

     

    Tips & Tricks

    • Extra creamy: Add more cream or oat milk.
    • More depth: Roast parsnips before adding to pot.
    • Herbal touch: Garnish with thyme or sage.

     

    Storage & Reheating

    Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 3 to 4 days.
    Freezing: Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

     

    Variations 

    • Spiced Comfort: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon.
    • Protein Boost: Stir in cooked white beans before blending.
    • Festive Flair: Garnish with pomegranate seeds and walnuts.

     

    Drink Pairings

    Family Friendly:
    • Warm spiced apple cider
    • Chamomile tea with honey
    • Lemon balm tisane
    Adult Option:
    • Chardonnay
    • Hard cider
    • Mulled white wine

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