Creamy Parsnips Soup with Polka Dots

PREP TIME:

10 minutes

PREP NOTES:

Cooking time:

25 minutes

YIELDS:

4 people

INGREDIENTS:

• 4-6 parsnips, cut into chunks
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup green peas

DIRECTIONS:

• Place parsnips, onion, nutmeg, salt and water in a pot and bring to a boil.
• Cover the pot and simmer 20 minutes, or until the parsnips are soft.
• Using an immersion blender purée soup until very creamy. If necessary add more water to get desired consistency.
• Add green peas and mix with a spoon.
• Once peas are heated through, serve in individual bowls

NOTES:

• Use 2 cups rice or soy milk and 2 cups water for a more silky texture.
• Replace some of the parsnips with carrots.

CREDIT:

Courtesy of Institute of Integrative Nutrition