Spicy Parsnip Soup with Bacon Croutons

A comforting parsnip and potato soup infused with curry spices, topped with crispy bacon lardons and golden ciabatta croutons.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 785.4 kcals 785.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 49.3 grams 49.3 grams
Fat 54.8 grams 54.8 grams
Protein 18.2 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
50
g
Ciabatta
Cut into cubes
Liquids
50
ml
250
ml
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
2
pods
Cardamom
Crushed, seeds only, shells discarded
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
To taste, freshly ground
1
tsp
Chives
Freshly chopped, to garnish
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
For the soup
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
For the croutons
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
Finely sliced
0.5
piece
Parsnip
Peeled, cored and chopped
0.5
piece
Potato
Small, peeled and chopped

Steps

  • Heat oil in a frying pan and cook onion and garlic until soft.
  • Stir in curry powder and cardamom seeds, then add parsnip and potato.
  • Add 50ml white wine to the pan, boil, and simmer until liquid reduces by half.
  • Add 250ml stock and simmer for 12-14 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat oil in a separate pan and fry ciabatta cubes until golden-brown.
  • Fry bacon lardons in the same pan until crisp and combine with croutons.
  • Pour soup into a bowl and garnish with croutons, bacon, and chives.