Name: Curried pear and parsnip soup with crispy bacon and chives
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced; 3 tablespoon olive oil; 4 parsnips, peeled and chopped; 1 medium potato, diced; 1 pear, diced; 1 tablespoon curry powder (make sure it’s fresh); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; decent grind of black pepper; 1 litre water or vegetable stock; 4 rashers middle bacon, cooked to crisp, to serve; 2-3 tbsp chives, finely chopped

Curried pear and parsnip soup with crispy bacon and chives

Nici Wickes' curried pear and parsnip soup recipe has a velvety texture and spicy-sweet flavour. The addition of a starchy potato brings the parsnip and pear together beautifully. Serve with crispy bacon and enjoy!

Serves 4

Cook

30M

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced

3 tablespoon olive oil

4 parsnips, peeled and chopped

1 medium potato, diced

1 pear, diced

1 tablespoon curry powder (make sure it’s fresh)

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

decent grind of black pepper

1 litre water or vegetable stock

4 rashers middle bacon, cooked to crisp, to serve

2-3 tbsp chives, finely chopped

Method

1.In a large saucepan, sauté the onions in the oil until soft. Add the parsnips and potato, then cook gently for 10 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the pear, spices and seasoning. Continue to sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over the water and simmer until the vegetables and pear are very soft.

2.Blend with a stick blender or in batches in a food processor. Pour back into the saucepan and add more water if it is too much like purée instead of a soupy consistency. Bring to a rapid simmer until piping hot.

3.Serve topped with the crispy bacon and a sprinkling of chives.

Nici Wickes

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