Name: Celeriac, parsnip and apple soup with caramelised onion
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 parsnips; 1 brown onion; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 medium celeriac; 1 green apple; 1 bay leaf; 1 litre vegetable stock; Cinnamon ( optional); Pumkin or sunflower seeds to serve; For the caramelised onion:; 1 red onion; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 pinch of cinnamon; To serve: pumpkin or sunflower seeds

Celeriac, parsnip and apple soup with caramelised onion

7 May 2023

by Wholeness

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Background

This celeriac, parsnip and apple soup with caramelised onion is a delicate yet filling soup, which can be served cold too. It’s vegan, gluten-free and flavoursome. Serve it with crusty rolls or flatbread. It's also a perfect starter at a dinner party.

Ingredients

2 parsnips
1 brown onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 medium celeriac
1 green apple
1 bay leaf
1 litre vegetable stock
Cinnamon ( optional)
Pumkin or sunflower seeds to serve
For the caramelised onion:
1 red onion
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 pinch of cinnamon
To serve: pumpkin or sunflower seeds

Instructions

Peel and dice the celeriac, parsnip and apple.
Thinly chop the onion and garlic.
Heat the oil in a pot, then gently sauté the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, then stir for a minute.
Add the chopped vegetables bay leaf and the stock then bring to the boil and turn down the heat.
Put a lid on and gently simmer for 10 minutes, then add the apple and cinnamon . Cook for another 5 minutes or so until tender.
Meanwhile, cut the onion into thin rings. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion over low heat for 8 minutes. Add the vinegar, cinnamon and honey or maple syrup, then caramelise for a couple of minutes.
When the soup is ready, remove the bay leaf, then blitz until you get a smooth soup, using a stick blender.
Serve with the caramelised onion and some seeds.