This creamy Parsnip Soup has unusual and wonderful complex flavors, with a texture that is creamy and divine!

Cozy up to a bowl in the fall or winter and don’t forget the crusty dutch oven bread to mop up any last spoonfuls left in the bowl.

Easy Parsnip Soup Recipe

This parsnip soup screams Fall, but is also so comforting in the winter months, too. Incorporating leeks, apples, parsnips, and potatoes, the flavor combination is unusual and complex. And wonderful!

I’ve made it several times varying the amount of the ingredients depending on what I’m in the mood for. Sometimes more apple sometimes more potato – I do prefer more apple, which is the recipe version I’m sharing today.

Bonus that this soup happens to be gluten-free and vegetarian, so it accommodates several diets!

Ingredients Needed

This easy soup recipe is made with just a handful of common ingredients.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

• Leeks – The white and pale green parts only. Leeks tend to be very dirty, so make certain you trim and wash them extremely well before chopping.
• Parsnips – Trimmed and peeled.
• Apples – A sweet apple is preferred to balance out the nutty parsnips and onion-y leeks.
• Potato – I use Yukon gold potatoes for this soup, but russet works well, too. They should be peeled.
• Garlic – For aromatics and and flavor.
• Unsalted butter – To sauté the vegetables.
• Vegetable broth – You can also use chicken stock if you don’t need the soup to be vegetarian. Although I still think the vegetable broth gives the soup a deeper flavor.
• Water
• Half-n-half – Adds a bit of richness to the soup and makes it extra creamy.
• Seasonings – Salt, pepper, and nutmeg season the soup.

How to Make Parsnip Soup

This apple parsnip soup comes together in a few simple steps.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

1. Sauté the leeks. Melt the butter over medium heat, then cook the leeks until softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Season with salt, to taste.
2. Add the other ingredients. Add to the pot cubed parsnips, apples, potato, veggie broth, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender.
3. Blend the soup. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until creamy and smooth.
4. Stir in half-n-half and seasonings. Add in the half-n-half and season with the salt, pepper, and a dash of nutmeg.
5. Serve. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced apple, a small sprinkle of nutmeg, and thyme sprigs, if desired.

Serving Suggestions

This soup is great for lunch or a weeknight meal. Consider serving it with dutch oven bread to dip in the soup or mop up anything left at the bottom of the bowl. If you want to do a soup and salad combo, you can also serve it with a simple side salad or caesar salad.

Proper Storage

• Storing leftovers. Once completely cooled, you can store this soup in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat. You can reheat parsnip soup in the microwave for a couple minutes, stirring occasionally, or heated on the stove over medium-low.
• Can I freeze parsnip soup? I don’t recommend freezing this soup. Once thawed, the texture is quite grainy and not very pleasing.

More Vegetarian Soup Recipes:

• Hungarian Mushroom Soup
• Creamy Cauliflower Soup
• Creamy Asparagus Soup
• Beet Soup (Borscht)
• Minestrone Soup
• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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