recipe 
yields
4 servings
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces, and roasted
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped fine
1 cup heavy cream
Water to cover
Salt
White pepper
¼ cup bacon lardons, rendered
¼ cup tomatoes, seeded, diced small
¼ cup Granny Smith apples, peeled, diced small, and sautéed
1 teaspoon chives, sliced fine
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Salt
White pepper
20 long-cut chives
Hazelnut oil
Soup
Garnish
steps
Soup
- Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepot over medium low heat.
- Add onions and sweat for until soft about 5 minutes. Add parsnips and cook for 5 additional minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute then add heavy cream and water.
- Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes or until parsnips are soft. Remove from heat, strain off liquid, and reserve.
- Place parsnips in blender and add some liquid back. Pureé on high speed, adding liquid as necessary until mixture is smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer; season with salt and white pepper to taste.
Garnish
- In a small mixing bowl combine bacon lardons, tomato, apples, and sliced chives and mix well.
- Add olive oil, sherry vinegar, and season with salt and white pepper.
To Plate
- Divide soup into four bowls and place a small amount of garnish in the middle of each.
- Garnish with long-cut chives, and drizzle the soup with hazelnut oil.
Date Published: 01.05.15
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- From Chef Michael Kramer of The Lazy Goat, Greenville, SC
