Jamie Oliver Apple and Parsnip Soup
Jamie Oliver’s apple and parsnip soup is a blended vegetable soup made by gently cooking parsnips and apples with onion and stock, then blending until smooth.
The result is a velvety soup with mild sweetness, soft earthiness, and a clean, comforting finish that feels both nourishing and familiar.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
-
- Parsnips, peeled and chopped into even pieces
-
- Apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
-
- Onion, finely chopped
-
- Garlic cloves, crushed
-
- Olive oil or butter
-
- Vegetable or chicken stock
-
- Milk or cream (optional, for added richness)
-
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook slowly until soft and translucent. This gentle cooking forms the flavour base of the soup.
Stir in the crushed garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Avoid browning it, as burnt garlic can overpower the delicate sweetness of the soup.
Add the chopped parsnips and apples to the pot. Stir well so they are lightly coated in the oil. Cook for a few minutes to begin softening and releasing their natural sugars.
Pour in enough stock to cover the vegetables. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes, until the parsnips are very tender and easily pierced with a knife.
Remove the pot from the heat and blend the soup until smooth using a hand blender or countertop blender. Blend thoroughly for a silky texture.
Return the soup to low heat. Add milk or cream if using, season with salt and black pepper, and adjust the consistency with a little extra stock if needed.
Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/apple-and-parsnip-soup/