Parsnip Soup with Roasted Parsnips Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced white onions
• 2 dried bay leaves
• ½ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 lb. parsnips, cubed (6 cups)
• Salt to taste
• 1 Bosc pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 4 cups water
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 4 tsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• ⅛ tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups sliced parsnips (1 /8-inch thick)
• 2 tsp. honey
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• Salt and cayenne pepper to taste