A vibrant emerald soup served in a sleek white bowl, studded with colorful bites of finely diced carrot, parsnip, and beetroot. A thread of cream swirls on top, while a sprig of parsley and a sprinkle of fresh ground pepper complete the picture.

Creamy Parsley Potage with Root Vegetable Confetti

Name: Creamy Parsley Potage with Root Vegetable Confetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: large bunches of parsley, 2 leaves picked and washed; medium carrot, 1 finely diced; medium parsnip, 1 finely diced; small beetroot, 1 finely diced; yellow onion, 1/2 finely diced; garlic, 2 cloves minced; heavy cream, 1/2 cup; vegetable stock, 2 cups; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; salt and black pepper, to taste

Category Soup

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Sauteing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 19, 2024

Parsley is more than just a garnish—it's the star of this vibrant, zesty soup! With its fragrant, grassy flavor, parsley shines through in a comforting yet unexpectedly delightful way. Combined with seasonal root vegetables and a touch of cream for richness, this soup truly represents a refreshing early spring selection, with an American twist.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large bunches of parsley - 2 - leaves picked and washed
Medium carrot - 1 - finely diced
Medium parsnip - 1 - finely diced
Small beetroot - 1 - finely diced
Yellow onion - 1/2 - finely diced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
Vegetable stock - 2 cups
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌰🥕🍳

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add onion, garlic, carrot, parsnip, and beetroot. Sauté till they soften and release aroma.
Step 2 - 🥘🍲🔥

Pour in the vegetable stock and let the mixture simmer till all the vegetables are tender.
Step 3 - 🌿🧂🌶️

Mix parsley leaves into the pot and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 4 - 🥣🥤🔄

Transfer the soup to a blender and process it till it gets a smooth consistency. Adjust the seasoning if required.
Step 5 - 🍵🥄🔥

Put the blended soup back into the pot and stir in the cream. Let it simmer for few more minutes being careful not to let it boil.
Step 6 - 🍵🌿🥕

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a swirl of cream, a sprig of parsley, and extra diced root vegetables. Serve immediately.

Additional

For a vegan version, substitute cream with coconut milk, and be sure to use a vegan-friendly vegetable stock. If parsley isn't your favorite, try using a mix of parsley and cilantro for a punchier flavor. Lastly, this soup is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen—let them help with washing veggies or stirring the soup!