Maple Parsnip Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons butter (can use part olive oil)
• 1 lb parsnip, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, ' (or to taste)
• salt

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot until beginning to brown.
• 2 add parsnips, onions, and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent but not brown.
• 3 add chicken broth and nutmeg and bring to simmer. cook until parsnips are soft, 40 minutes.
• 4 add evaporated milk and remove from heat.
• 5 pour into blender and puree until velvety smooth. stir in remaining ingredients.
• 6 serve garnished with nuts or croutons.