Clear Winter Vegetable Soup with Parsnip Puree
A light, flavorful soup featuring a vibrant parsnip puree swirl over a clear broth with seasonal vegetables. This french-inspired soups ready in about 45 minutes pairs butter, large onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium parsnip
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup celery
- 1/4 cup sage
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 medium peeled and diced parsnip, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup diced carrots, and 1 cup diced celery. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
- Step 3: Remove 1/2 cup soup and blend until smooth. Return to pot, stir in 1/4 cup fresh sage, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat gently for 5 minutes until warmed through, stirring until puree swirls are visible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Clear Winter Vegetable Soup with Parsnip Puree take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Clear Winter Vegetable Soup with Parsnip Puree?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Clear Winter Vegetable Soup with Parsnip Puree?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Clear Winter Vegetable Soup with Parsnip Puree for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Clear Winter Vegetable Soup with Parsnip Puree?
French soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
