Parsnip and Rosemary Soup with Cheese and Pear Sourdough Bites
By OcadoLife
Published on 06 October 2022
This is a hearty, wholesome recipe that makes the most of winter ingredients like parsnips and pears – it's guaranteed to warm you up on a chilly day. The luscious camembert and caramelised pear topped toasted bites are perfect for dunking and really take this meal to the next level. Because who said soup can't be exciting?Time and servings
55 minsTotal time
4Servings
15 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 750 g of parsnips, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 4 sprigs rosemary, leaves only, roughly chopped, plus ½tbsp finely chopped leaves, plus extra to serve
- 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced
- 2 tbsp of dark honey (we used rowse)
- 4 slices pane pugliese or sourdough bread
- 1 garlic clove
- 500 ml of vegetable stock
- 250 g of camembert, cut into slices
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Put the parsnips, onion, rosemary, 3tbsp oil and some seasoning into a large non-stick baking tray. Toss to mix, and cook for 30 mins.Step 2
While the veg is cooking, start to prep the sourdough bites. Put the pears into a non-stick frying pan along with 1tbsp oil and ½tbsp finely chopped rosemary leaves. Sauté on a medium heat for 3 mins, tossing so that all sides turn lightly golden. Add the honey, cook for 2 mins, remove from the heat and set aside.Step 3
Take the slices of bread and use the remaining oil to brush one side, before rubbing with garlic.Step 4
When the parsnips are cooked, transfer to a large saucepan with the stock and 500ml boiling water. Bring back to the boil and cook for 2 mins, then use a stick blender to blitz the soup to a smooth consistency.Step 5
Griddle the bread (or toast under the grill), then top with slices of cheese and pear.Step 6
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a twist of black pepper and some rosemary, and serve alongside the toasted sourdough bites.