Parsnip and Chorizo soup
A simple warming soup using up old parsnips which is quick to make! What’s not to like?
Ingredients
2 or 3 Leftover or tired parsnips - cut out anything that's going off
1 large potato
1/2 a chorizo sausage - skinned and chopped into lardon-sized pieces.
1 tablespoon of oil rapeseed or olive
750 millitres of vegetable stock
Black pepper
Fresh coriander or flat-leafed parsley (optional)
Method
Chop potato roughly (skin on) - into 2cm cubes
Peel and chop the parsnips
Heat the oil in a large saucepan
Throw in the potato, parsnips and chorizo to the hot oil
Add some ground black pepper.
Sauté for a few minutes while the choizo releases it wonderful oil which has paprika and garlic in
Add the stock.
Bring to boil and simmer on medium heat for 25 -35 mins or until parsnip and potatoes are cooked.
Take off heat and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
Add a swirl of sour cream if you fancy it.
Garnish with chopped coriander or flat-leafed parsley if you have some.
Serve with a chunk of bread and enjoy!
Recipe provided by Paul Thacker