Parsnip, Pear & Celeriac Soup

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Parsnip, Pear & Celeriac Soup

 

3 tbsps. extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1 1/2 cups parsnips, peeled, diced

1 cup celery root, peeled, diced

1 medium potato, peeled, diced

4 pears, cored, diced

1 cup white wine

4 cups vegetable stock

1 cup apple juice

sea salt and white pepper

freshly grated nutmeg

 

Melt butter in soup pot over medium heat adding garlic, onions, parsnips and

celery root. Saute lightly for 4 minutes to soften vegetables, then add pears

and wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour in vegetable stock and apple juice.

Season lightly and simmer slowly for 1 hour. Blend soup with mixer and adjust

final seasoning including the freshly grated nutmeg.

Makes 4 servings.