Parsnip Soup With Leeks Recipe

Name: Parsnip Soup With Leeks Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 leeks, white and pale green parts only, sliced lengthwise, cleaned, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (about 3 cups of sliced leeks); 1 1/2 to 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 to 2 teaspoons salt; 4 cups chicken stock (use vegetable stock for vegetarian option); 2 cups water; 2 strips lemon zest, 1 x 2 inches each; 2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley (reserve a little for garnish); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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This beautiful vivid green soup is made with sauteed leeks, simmered with parsnips and stock, and blended with parsley to a creamy puree.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 leeks, white and pale green parts only, sliced lengthwise, cleaned, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (about 3 cups of sliced leeks)
1 1/2 to 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
4 cups chicken stock (use vegetable stock for vegetarian option)
2 cups water
2 strips lemon zest, 1 x 2 inches each
2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley (reserve a little for garnish)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste