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    Home » Soup Recipes » Carrot and Parsnip Soup (Roasted and Mildly Spicy)

    Carrot and Parsnip Soup (Roasted and Mildly Spicy)

    Published: Nov 9, 2021 · Modified: May 3, 2023 by Helen·

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    Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup
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    A bowl of Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup
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    Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup
    Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup
    Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup
    Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup
    Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup

    A deliciously creamy and lightly spiced carrot and parsnip soup that is sure to bring warmth and cosiness to the coldest winter days. This simple spicy carrot and parsnip soup recipe can be made in 30 minutes with a few simple ingredients. Whether you have an excess of parsnips and carrots on your hands or are simply looking for a warming spicy yet creamy soup this simple recipe is sure to hit the spot.

    Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup

    For another cosy soup recipe try my Pumpkin Soup with Cream.

    The post contains additional information and helpful tips to ensure the recipe turns out great the first time. Please use the link above to jump to the recipe card at the end if you are in a hurry!

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    • 6 reasons why you'll love this recipe
    • 🛒 Ingredients:
    • Substitutions
    • 🧑‍🍳 Recipe Steps
    • 👍 Top tips
    • 🙋 FAQs
    • 📦 Storage
    • 😋 More easy soup recipes
    • Carrot and Parsnip Soup (Roasted and Mildly Spicy)

    6 reasons why you'll love this recipe

    • Full of flavour - make this soup and your taste buds will be sure to thank you. This simple recipe packs in a tonne of flavours; sweet, nutty roast carrots and parsnips, creamy coconut milk, with curry and chilli powder providing a hint of spice and freshly squeezed lime juice and coriander/cilantro adding tangy freshness.
    • Easy to make - this soup can be made in less than 30 minutes if you have roast carrots and parsnips to hand or if you use an air fryer. Oven roasting will take around 10 minutes more, but totally worth it for bringing out the natural sweetness in the carrots and parsnips.
    • Simple ingredients - everything you need to make this recipe will be available in your local store, and it's likely you'll have some of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
    • Roast carrots and parsnips - roasting takes a little longer than simmering, but the extra investment is really worth it and makes them so much yummier. If you own an air fryer, use it to get perfectly roasted carrots and parsnips in 20 minutes.
    • A great way to use up leftovers - if you are wondering what to do with an excess of carrots and parsnips after a roast, this soup is your answer.
    • A great make-ahead soup - it will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    🛒 Ingredients:

    This flavour-packed carrot and parsnip soup is a delicious blend of a few simple ingredients. You probably have most of them in your kitchen already.

    • Coconut milk - adds thickness and delicious creaminess to the soup. You can use full fat or lighter coconut milk.
    • Fresh coriander/cilantro - is added to the soup when it is served. Don't switch it for dry coriander.
    Ingredients

    Substitutions

    Note that the recipe has not been tested with all the substitutions and variations below, so the results cannot be guaranteed.

    • Honey - you can swap this for maple syrup or sugar.
    • Lime juice - you can add the same amount of lemon juice instead.

    🧑‍🍳 Recipe Steps

    1. Roast the carrots and parsnips. Heat your oven to 200 C / 400 F, place the carrot and parsnip pieces into a baking dish. Add olive oil and salt and bake for 30-40 minutes.

    Top tip: cooking times can vary depending on your oven or air fryer. Check on the carrot and parsnip pieces every 10 minutes and turn them regularly to ensure they roast evenly and do not burn. The carrot and pumpkin are done when they are brown and you can easily get a fork through them.

    Roasting the carrots and parsnips

    2. Sauté the onions and garlic. Place a Dutch oven or large pan on a medium heat and fry the onions and garlic until the onion is translucent.

    Frying the onions and garlic

    3. Simmer. Add the roasted carrot and parsnip pieces when they are done, pour on the stock and coconut milk, season with curry and chilli powder, add the honey and simmer for 10 minutes.

    Simmering the soup

    4. Blend & serve. Blend the soup until smooth using a countertop or hand blender. Then stir in the lime juice and serve topped with chopped fresh coriander/cilantro.

    Blending the soup

    👍 Top tips

    1. For a smooth and creamy soup, ensure the carrot and parsnip and done before adding them - they are ready when you can easily put a fork through them.
    2. Use a lower fat coconut milk for a lighter option - the soup will taste just as good.
    3. Adjust the chilli to suit your preferences - the addition of red chilli in this recipe gives it a medium level of spice. You may want to add more if you enjoy hot food or reduce the amount if you are sensitive to spice.
    A bowl of Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup

    🙋 FAQs

    Which is healthier, carrots or parsnips?

    Both are low in fat, high in fibre and full of vitamins and minerals, although the vitamins found in each vegetable vary. For example, parsnips are richer in vitamin C and carrots are a good source of vitamin A and parsnips contain none.

    Should you peel parsnips?

    You don't have to, but it is advisable to peel large parsnips, as their skin tends to be tougher. With small parsnips, peeling isn't necessary, just make sure you wash them thoroughly first.

    How do you get the bitterness out of parsnip soup?

    Roasting parsnips first brings out their natural sweetness and helps to tame any bitterness. Adding cream, coconut milk and a little honey or sugar also helps.

    📦 Storage

    You can store this soup in the fridge for up to 3 days and frozen for up to 3 months. Simply divide it into portions and place it into the fridge or freezer once cool. Allow frozen soup to defrost before reheating, and ensure the soup is reheated thoroughly on the stove or in the microwave.

    😋 More easy soup recipes

    Soups are warming, nutritious and are often great make-ahead meals. If you enjoyed this recipe you should check out my other tasty soup recipes.

    Looking to try another carrot soup recipe? My carrot and coriander soup is super simple and requires just 5 core ingredients.

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    Spicy Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup

    Carrot and Parsnip Soup (Roasted and Mildly Spicy)

    Author: Helen
    A simple recipe for a deliciously creamy and mildly spicy roast carrot and parsnip soup.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 254 kcal

    Equipment

    • Dutch oven

    Ingredients
     

    • 500 g (18 oz) parsnips roughly chopped into 4cm / 2 inch pieces
    • 500 g (18 oz) carrots roughly chopped into 4cm / 2 inch pieces
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic crushed
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 tbsp curry powder
    • ½ tsp chilli powder
    • 1 lime (juice)
    • 700 ml (3 cups) veg stock
    • 1 400 ml tin (14 oz) coconut milk
    • A large handful of chopped coriander to serve

    Instructions
     

    • Heat your oven to 200°C or 400°F. Put the chopped carrots and parsnips into a baking dish and add half of the olive oil and salt and combine with your hands. (See note 1 for air fryer instructions)
    • Roast in the middle of the oven for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway.
    • While the parsnips and carrots are roasting, place a Dutch Oven or large pan on a medium heat and add the other half of the oil. Add the onions and garlic when the oil is hot and sauté until the onions are translucent.
    • Add the carrots and parsnips when they are done (they should be lightly brown, and you should easily be able to place a fork in them).
    • Pour on the stock, coconut milk and add the curry powder, chilli powder and honey and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Turn off the heat and blend until smooth using a countertop or hand blender.
    • Stir in the lime juice and serve topped with coriander/cilantro.

    Notes

    1. Air fryer instructions: Heat the air fryer to 200C or 400F and set the timer for 20 minutes. Put the chopped carrot and parsnips into a bowl and add olive oil and salt and combine with your hands. Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes. Shake the basket halfway to ensure the carrots and parsnips cook evenly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 servingCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 801mgPotassium: 958mgFiber: 11gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 21346IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Mark Thomson says

      January 26, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      just made this soup absolutely beautiful. I'm not a lover of hot spicy food but like a bit of a kick so the next time i make it I will add a red chill.
      Thank you

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      • Helen says

        January 26, 2022 at 8:33 pm

        Thanks for commenting Mark, really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the soup.

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