Apple & Parsnip Soup

Recipe courtesy of Chef Stuart Partin
as seen on episode “Apples”, season 5

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of parsnips peeled and chopped
• 10 apples of choice peeled and chopped
• 2 Vidalia onions, diced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 oz butter cubed
• 1 oz olive oil
• 1/2 gallon apple cider
• 2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 cups heavy cream (optional)
• 4 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
• 1 tsp. white pepper
• 1/2 tsp. truffle oil (optional)

Sweat the onions, shallots and garlic in a large saucepan with the butter and olive oil. Deglaze the pan with the cider vinegar and white wine and simmer for a few minutes until the alcohol is cooked out. Add the apples, parsnips, apple cider and seasonings and bring to a boil. Once the mixture boils, turn the heat down and allow to simmer for one hour stirring frequently. Add the heavy cream at the end and puree in a blender or by using a hand immersion blender. Garnish with Crème Fraiche and Apple Chips.

Tags: Apples, Parsnips, Soup

Category: Recipes