Parsnip Pear Soup

An interesting combination of sweet and savory, this warm, creamy soup is the perfect starter to a meal. Floating a pear slice on top gives the soup a fun presentation.
An interesting combination of sweet and savory, this warm, creamy soup is the perfect starter to a meal. Floating a pear slice on top gives the soup a fun presentation.

Parsnip Pear Soup

Serves 6

Ingredients:

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• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided

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• 1 onion, diced

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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• 6 cups vegetable broth

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• 2 leeks, white and green parts, thinly sliced

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• 1-1/2 pounds parsnips, diced

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• 1/2 pound pears, cored, diced plus a whole pear, sliced lengthwise

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• 1 teaspoon curry powder plus more for garnish

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• Pinch of cayenne

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• Fresh herbs of your choice, for garnish

Directions:

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1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.

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2. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened.

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3. Add broth, leeks, parsnips and pears. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low to simmer.

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4. Add curry and cayenne, stirring to incorporate. Simmer for 20 minutes or until parsnips are very tender.

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5. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pear slices in a single layer and cook, flipping occasionally, until just lightly browned. Do this in batches with a little more oil if needed. Set aside and keep warm.

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6. Use an immersion blender to puree. Adjust consistency with additional broth, if needed.

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7. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

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8. Divide soup into bowls and float a pear slice on top of each soup. Garnish with extra curry and chopped herbs of your choice.

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