It’s definitely getting to be soup weather, and I’m always looking for new flavour combinations.
This one is a bit of a classic, though. Roast parsnip, rosemary and garlic, really simple yet such a lovely combination of flavours, especially when topped with crunchy toasted hazelnuts.
I absolutely love adding a crunch to soups as, although I really like the warming smoothness of a hearty soup, I still like to add a bit of texture.
The hazelnuts also add some fantastic plant based protein to keep you fuller for longer.
I went along to an amazing bread making class at The Jamie Oliver Cooking School on Sunday for a fantastic bread making course.
I learnt loads as, although I’m a dab hand at flatbreads, I’m not that confident with yeasty breads.
We made simple white rolls (to go with the pumpkin soup we scoffed down at the end), focaccia and my favourite, a wholemeal breakfast loaf stuffed with caramelised onions and toasted hazelnuts – amazing!
The lucky thing is I’ve still got some left, and it’s the perfect soup dipper! I had to recreate it with my own inclusions.
I’m thinking; sun-dried tomato, olives, hummus maybe…super yummy!
Nicki
Delicious – made this last weekend for my finicky bubble of 3 – we all loved it. I used 1 pint of veggie stock and thought rather thick – had to add extra water. Then noticed ingredient list said 2 pints veggie stock – ah! Was still delicious and well seasoned with only 1 pint – though I suppose rather thicker and richer than it was meant to be – and wouldn’t have been enough to share around had we had more than our bubble. So easy – will bookmark and make again.
Laura
Is there a substitute for parsnips that works for this recipe?
Niki
Hi Laura
Definetly! Potatoes, sweet potatoes or squash would all be really good.
Much love
Niki xxx
Maria Tannant
Just cooked this soup (without nut dressing) and confess it’s divine. Perfect blend of rosemary and coconut which brings out the flavours.
Niki
Hi Maria
So happy to hear you like it!
Much love, Niki xxx
Natalia
How beautiful this soup looks <3
Niki
Thank you thank you! ????
Amelia
Sounds and looks so yum!
x
Joanne
Hi is it two or one pint of veg stock ingredients and instructions clash. Thanks
Niki
Thank you so much Amelia
I’m really glad you like it.
Best wishes
Niki xx