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Leek, Parsnip, and Ginger Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Leek, Parsnip, and Ginger Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Leek, Parsnip, and Ginger Soup makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Leek, Parsnip, and Ginger Soup are:

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces leeks, sliced
1 ounce fresh root ginger, finely chopped
1.5 pounds parsnips, coarsely chopped
0.5 pint dry white wine
5 cups vegetable stock OR water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon garlic
salt and ground black pepper, dash of each
0.5 teaspoon paprika, to garnish

Here is how you make Leek, Parsnip, and Ginger Soup:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the leeks and ginger. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes, until the leeks start to soften 2. Add the parsnips and cook for a further 7-8 minutes, until they begin to soften. 3. Pour in the wine and stock or water and bring to a boil. Add the chili powder, cumin, and garlic, and mix well into vegetables. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, or until the parsnips are tender. Leave the soup to cool slightly. 4. Process the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat and garnish with a light dusting of paprika. Makes 4-6 servings Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GRAMMERK.

The nutritional information for Leek, Parsnip, and Ginger Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 165.9

• Total Fat: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 56.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
• Protein: 1.7 g