Curried Parsnip & Apple Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 parsnips, peeled and diced
• 1 cooking apple, peeled and diced
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 900ml vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
2. Add the parsnips and apple and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 18-20 minutes until the parsnips are completely tender.
5. Blend the soup until smooth using a stick blender, season with salt and pepper, and serve.