Curried Carrot & Parsnip Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups parsnips, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 teaspoons curry powder
• 3 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
• salt (optional)
• pepper (optional)
• yogurt (optional) or sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onion & parsnips in a large saucepan on medium heat till they start to lightly brown, bringing out the carmelization.

2. 2

   Add carrots & saute for a few more minutes.

3. 3

   Add flour & curry powder, stir till mixed well, cook for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Slowly add stock, stirring constantly till all stock is added.

5. 5

   Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes till vegetables are soft & well cooked.

6. 6

   For rustic soup, just mash.

7. 7

   For a more sophisticated looking soup, use a blender or immersion blender till soup is smooth.

8. 8

   Season with salt & pepper if desired.

9. 9

   Top with a teaspoonful of plain yogurt or sour cream if desired.