Potato-Parsnip Soup with Creme Fraiche and Bacon Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Potato-Parsnip Soup with Creme Fraiche and Bacon Recipe). I saw a potato-parsnip soup listed on a menu and thought it would be a combination that would work very well. I did some brainstorming and decided to roast the vegetables first, add smoked paprika for depth, and an assertive garnish. I'm happy with how it turned out and just love the color!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Potato-Parsnip Soup with Creme Fraiche and Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds potatoes

peeled and cut into chunks

1 pound parsnips

peeled and cut into chunks

1 onion

cut into large chunks

3 cloves garlic

quartered

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon salt

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium vegetable broth

1 pint half-and-half

1 pinch salt to taste

1 (7 ounce) container creme fraiche

4 slices bacon strips

cooked and crumbled

¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Spread potatoes parsnips onions and garlic on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil on top. Season with paprika salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated and spread back out into an even layer.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until browned in spots about 40 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot. Cover with vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer; cook until vegetables are very soft about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Puree hot soup carefully with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in half-and-half until thoroughly incorporated. Season with salt.

Step 6

Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each bowl with dollops of creme fraiche bacon pieces and chives.

Nutritional Information

Potato-Parsnip Soup with Creme Fraiche and Bacon Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 476.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 46.4g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 7.1g 29%

Sugars: 8.2g

Fat: 30.9g 48%

Saturated Fat: 16g 80%

Cholesterol: 81.7mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 621.1IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 40.8mg 68%

Folate: 81.4mcg 20%

Calcium: 153.6mg 15%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 63.4mg 23%

Potassium: 961mg 27%

Sodium: 617.8mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 278.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.