Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted kerrygold irish butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 leeks, washed and sliced (white part only)
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 cups homemade vegetable stock or 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2/3 cup half-and-half
  • 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • In a stockpot over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion and leeks, cover, and cook, stirring once or twice, for 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are soft but not browned.
  • Add the parsnips, potatoes, carrots and Recipe #476612 or broth, cover and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Working in batches, transfer the soup to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
  • Your immersion blender can also be used.
  • Return soup to the pot, whisk in the half and half, and season with the parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer until heated through.
  • Ladle the soup into swallow bowls and enjoy.