Recipes | Ontario Pear and Parsnip Soup
Ontario Pear and Parsnip Soup
Warm up with this light yet comforting Ontario Pear and Parsnip soup! Leeks, onions, and nutmeg make a savoury base while parsnips and pear add a sweet/savoury flourish to complement!
Ingredients
Servings
- 3 2/3 Cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 1 Ontario Onion, Chopped
- 2 Ontario Leeks (White Part Only), Chopped
- 3 Large Ontario Parsnips, Peeled and Chopped
- 4 Firm Ontario Pears, Peeled, Cored, and Chopped
- 1 1/2 Cups Light Cream or Milk, Or Extra Broth
- 1/4 Tsp. Nutmeg
- To Taste Salt & Pepper
- To Garnish Chopped Fresh Chives or Parsley and Nutmeg
Instructions
Step 1
Place broth, onion, leek, parsnips and pears in large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.Step 2
Blend with an immersion blender or in blender until smooth.Step 3
Stir in cream, (adding more if necessary to thin soup) ΒΌ tsp (2 mL) nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.Step 4
Serve garnished with chives or parsley and additional nutmeg if desired.
