Parsnip White Miso Soup


PREP TIME:
5

TOTAL TIME:
40

SERVINGS
4
Ingredients
- 1lb Parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 2 leeks, clean, sliced
- 2 slices of garlic
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 peeled chopped honeycrisp apples
- 1 apple diced for garnish
- 1 cup of Hood Cream
- 3 cups of water
- 2 Tablespoons of sweet white miso paste
- 2 Tablespoons of Kosher salt
Directions
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STEP 1
In a large stock pot, sweat leeks and garlic in butter until translucent.
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STEP 2
Add parsnips and apples and stir well, let cook together for 10 minutes.
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STEP 3
Add water and cream, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until parsnips are soft.
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STEP 4
Stir in white miso and puree in a blender while warm. Strain through cheesecloth layered in a fine colander. Check consistency, should be velvety smooth, but not too thick. If it seems too thick, add ¼ cup of water and blend again.
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STEP 5
Adjust seasoning, apple, parsnip and miso should all shine - no one should overpower the other.
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STEP 6
Garnish with small dice apples, olive oil and a touch of black pepper.