Appetizer for 6
Irish Parsnip Soup
Parsnips, apples, onion, and warm spices simmer in stock before blending into a creamy soup.
Typical price
$5.16for 4 servings
$1.29 per serving$5.16 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
British and IrishVegetarianLow-carbBudgetAppetizersLunchesSnacksCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.79Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.73 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb parsnips
- 1 lb apples
- 1 onions
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
- 4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, parsnips, and apples, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder, cumin, and coriander, and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the stock, bring it to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, stir in the cream, and heat gently for 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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