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Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise (quartered if they are large carrots)
  • 1 lb parsnips, peeled and quartered lengthwise
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Sour cream or crème fraiche, for garnish
  • Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚ F. 
  • Combine the carrots, parsnips, onion and ginger in a roasting pan. Dot with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Pour 2 cups of the broth into the pan, cover will with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours, until the vegetables are very tender.
  • Transfer the vegetables and broth to a large soup pot with the remaining 6 cups of broth. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth, adding more broth if necessary. You may also use an immersion blender directly in the pot. Return the soup to the pot; adjust seasonings and heat through.
  • Serve dolloped with sour cream and a sprinkling of chives.