Serves 4

 

25g butter

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 onion, chopped

1tsp ground cumin

1tsp ground coriander

4 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced

2tsp medium curry powder

450ml vegetable stock

450ml milk

1 tbsp soured cream

squeeze of lemon juice

salt and black pepper

 

Heat butter in a large saucepan and add garlic and onion. Fry for 4 – 5 minutes until lightly golden. Stir in the spices and curry powder and cook for a further 1 – 2 minutes.

Add parsnips and stir well until coated.

Add the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the parsnips are tender.

Puree until smooth then stir in the milk.

Reheat gently and stir in the soured cream.