Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Tasty Spicy Parsnip, Apple and Carrot soup

This meal is super easy to make and super tasty. In addition it is low GI, low in fat, low in calories and a fantastic metabolism booster. The recipe serves 4, but nutritional info is per serving.

SERVES 4
Ingredients:
165g finely chopped onion - white or brown
425g washed, scraped and chopped parsnips
200g washed, scraped and chopped carrots
110g of sweet gala apple, cored and chopped (leave skin on - approx. 1 apple)
100 ml semi-skimmed milk
3/4 teaspoon finely ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon of sunflower oil for frying - use less if possible!
1 teaspoon finely ground coriander
1 teaspoon finely ground cumin
1/4 cup of fresh finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup of fresh finely chopped coriander
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 litre of water


In a stainless steel pan gently fry/soften the chopped onions in the sunflower oil - if you can don't use any or as little as possible. Next add the chopped carrots, parsnips and chopped sweet gala apple. Quickly cook these before adding about 1 litre of water and 100 ml of semi-skimmed milk. Finally add about 3/4 teaspoon of finely ground cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and 1 teaspoon of ground coriander. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Simmer until the vegetables and fruit have softened. Finish off the dish by adding 1/2 a cup of finely chopped fresh parsley and fresh coriander before blending the soup in to a smooth soup. Divide between 4 bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and coriander.
Serve as an starter to help fill you up before a main meal or have as a lunch. 
Great accompanied with wholegrain or malted brown bread.

Calories per bowl: 145 kCal
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fat: 3g
Protein: 3g

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