Bacon and Parsnip Soup

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Creamy and Delicious Bacon and Parsnip Soup Recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

325

Sugar

Fat

18g

Bacon and Parsnip Soup is a creamy and delicious soup that will warm you up on a chilly day. This soup is unique and flavorful due to the combination of parsnips and bacon. The main ingredients in this recipe are parsnips, onions, carrots, bacon, and vegetable broth. Parsnips are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are a great source of nutrition and low in calories. The addition of bacon in this dish adds a lot of flavor and makes it more satisfying. This soup is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or a party.

Instructions

1.	Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2.	Add the chopped onion and carrot to the pan, and sauté for about 8-10 minutes or until softened and slightly golden.
3.	Add the chopped parsnip to the pan and sauté for another couple of minutes.
4.	Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the whole thing to a boil.
5.	Reduce the heat, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are fully softened.
6.	Puree the soup in batches using a blender.
7.	Return the pureed soup to the saucepan and heat it up again on low heat.
8.	Add the cooked bacon to the soup, and simmer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.

PROS

This soup has a unique flavor with the combination of bacon and parsnip.

It is easy to make and will keep you feeling full and satisfied.

CONS

This soup is slightly high in calories and fat due to the addition of bacon.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup has many health benefits. It contains essential vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and provides a good source of fiber.
It is perfect for a cold day, as it will warm you up and provide comfort.

	1 ounce butter
	1 tablespoon oil
	1 onion , chopped
	1 carrot , peeled and chopped
	8 ounces parsnips , peeled and chopped
	8 ounces bacon , cooked and chopped into 1/2in pieces
	4 1/4 cups vegetable stock