Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Soup

This roasted parsnip and carrot soup is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner. It is also crazy easy to make - simply roast, blend, and enjoy!

Continuing my health kick this January, I am working to increase my intake of vegetables.  I find an easy and delicious way to achieve this is by making soups!  Soups are the perfect warming and comforting winter meal.  They also tend to be filling.  With the right ingredients, winter soups can be a great source of nutrients and lean protein while still feeling like comfort food!

That is exactly how I would describe this soup.  It is warm and comforting, and has an incredibly rich and creamy texture.  Even better, this soup gets its creaminess from blending the ingredients well, and not from any cream!  It is entirely vegetable based, and can be made vegan by skipping the Greek yogurt crème fraiche drizzle on top.

How to Make the Best Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Soup

While the full recipe instructions are available below, here are some tips to make the best veggie soup!

• Firstly, you must be sure to cook the vegetables just right.  This is important, because it has a big impact on the texture of your soup.  When preparing your parsnips and carrots, make sure they are cut into equally sized pieces.  They will be ready when the slices are fork tender, but not charred.  If the vegetables are under cooked, they will come out watery and lumpy when pureed.  If they are cooked too long, the veggies will get a bitter flavor when blended.  The charred and caramelized bits will also be difficult to blend into a uniform texture.
• Next, you need to make sure that all of the ingredients are well blended.  I recommend using a blender to achieve this.  If you do not have a blender, an immersion blender will also work well.  I love my kitchenaid blender, I have had it for years and it still works great!  Just note that if you use an immersion blender for this soup, it will take you longer to achieve that creamy texture than using a blender.
• Finally, to make your soup really pop, I recommend drizzling with a Greek yogurt crème fraiche.  It makes the soup look like one from a fancy restaurant!   Simply mix some Greek yogurt with cold water and drizzle it over your bowl of soup in whatever pattern you like.

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