Parsnip Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Bacon

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add chopped parsnips and sliced scallions (reserve some scallions for garnish). Sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.

3. 3

   Combine and Simmer

   Pour in the vegetable broth, and add maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until parsnips are tender.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, allow it to cool slightly before blending in batches.

5. 5

   Finish and Serve

   Drizzle the Aleppo pepper oil over the soup, crumble the reserved bacon on top, and garnish with the reserved scallions. Serve hot.