Vegetarian

Parsnip and Pear Soup is for Lunch.

Parsnip and Pear Soup takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Parsnip and Pear Soup takes 4 minutes to cook.

Parsnip and Pear Soup makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Parsnip and Pear Soup are:

3 tbsp butter
1 lb parsnips (peeled & sliced)
½ medium onion
2 tbsp flour
4 cups vegetable stock
1 medium size pear (peeled & cubed) or 1 cup canned pears
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
Salt & white pepper to taste
1 cup grated old cheddar cheese
Slices of pear & rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)

Here is how you make Parsnip and Pear Soup:

Makes 4 servingsMelt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the parsnips and onion and cook until softened (about 4 – 5 minutes). Mix in the flour until well combined. While stirring, slowly pour in the vegetable stock. Mix in the peeled and cubed pears and the rosemary. Bring to a gentle simmer until the parsnips are tender, about 10 minutes. Puree the soup in a food processor or blender. Return the soup to the pot and bring once again to a simmer the season with salt and white pepper to taste. Lade the soup into bows, add ¼ cup of cheese in the centre of each bowl. Garnish with a slice or two of pears and a sprig of rosemary.Number of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNA2007CANADA.

The nutritional information for Parsnip and Pear Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 1,136.0

• Total Fat: 4.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 160.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 272.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 57.6 g
• Protein: 21.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Parsnip and Pear Soup is Vegetarian