Roasted Parsnip and Pear Soup Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 medium pears, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• TOPPING:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium pears, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander