Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4 parsnips, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons medium curry paste
  • 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • In a large sauce pan, fry the garlic and onion in butter for 5 minutes.
  • Add the spices and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the parsnips, being sure to get them coated in the butter.
  • Then stir in the curry paste.
  • Finally, add the stock.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 min, or until the parsnips are done.
  • Using a stick blender, blend the soup until it is smooth.
  • Add the milk and heat gently for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 2 tbsp of sour cream and the lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with the rest of the sour cream scooped on top.