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

  1. Chop potato roughly (skin on) - into 2cm cubes

  2. Peel and chop the parsnips

  3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan

  4. Throw in the potato, parsnips and chorizo to the hot oil

  5. Add some ground black pepper.

  6. Sauté for a few minutes while the choizo releases it wonderful oil which has paprika and garlic in

  7. Add the stock.

  8. Bring to boil and simmer on medium heat for 25 -35 mins or until parsnip and potatoes are cooked.

  9. Take off heat and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.

  10. Add a swirl of sour cream if you fancy it.

  11. Garnish with chopped coriander or flat-leafed parsley if you have some.

  12. Serve with a chunk of bread and enjoy!


Recipe provided by Paul Thacker

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