Spicy Parsnip Soup

This is a great winter warmer, especially if you've got a cold.
 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp ghee or butter
• 4 parsnips, washed and cut into 2cm pieces.
• 2 dried chilis, finely chopped
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 nodules of ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 650ml vegetable stock
• 150ml milk
• 40g fresh coriander, finely chopped

 

Method:

1. Melt the ghee/butter in a large pan.
2. Add the parsnips, chilis, onion, ginger and coriander seeds to the pan. Fry on a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the garam masala, stock and milk.
4. Bring to a simmer.
5. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Just before it's ready to serve, add the fresh coriander and use a blender to blend it all together.
7. Serve in a bowl with some crusty white bread on the side.

 
Serves 3 to 4.