How about a nice winter warmer soup

As most know it is winter here in NZ

I just love parsnips and they are not popular here, although they are available,  they are quite expensive so you need to make them go along way.

So loving soups I found this great soup in a magazine and have made it numerous times for many years.

Parsnip Soup with a hint of curry

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

4 parsnips, peeled and chopped

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

2 teaspoon curry powder

4 cups vegetable stock

1 apple, peeled and chopped

200ml lite coconut milk 

1 cup chopped fresh coriander optional

salt and pepper

few dashes Tabasco sauce (optional

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and garlic and fry lightly for 5 minutes until soft. Add the parsnips and cook for a few more minutes, then stir in the turmeric and curry powder. Add the apple and pour in the stock. Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the parsnips are soft.

Pour the mixture into a blender (or use a stick blender) and purée until smooth. Pour back into the saucepan and reheat, then pour in the coconut milk. Season to taste. Add the coriander and optional dashes of Tabasco just before serving. Serve with crusty bread.