Just A Quickie

Mea Culpa. It's been almost six months to the day since my last post. Gawd bless Richard Herring who has been blogging daily since 2002. I had planned to come here to record what's been happening over the past months, but I'm not in the mood so instead I'm going to post my new favourite soup recipe. I'm come back another time, maybe to spill my guts, maybe just to recount how my knitting and embroidery are going.

Parsnip & Ginger Soup

Ingredients: Parsnips, around 5, peeled and chopped
                    Carrot, peeled and chopped - mainly to improve the soup's colour
                    Onion, peeled and chopped
                    Cloves of garlic - 1 or 2 - peeled and finely chopped
                    Knob of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
                    Knob of butter, for frying vegetables
                    Pears; two small, peeled and chopped
                    Vegetable stock - about a pint
                    Powdered ginger and hot chilli sauce, optional
                    Coriander leaves, to garnish
                    Yoghurt, to stir in - optional

Cook the onions, parsnips and onion for a few minutes until soft.
Add the garlic and ginger, cook for another minute or two, then add the pear.
Add the hot vegetable stock slowly and simmer for 10-20 minutes.
Taste and add powdered ginger and/or chilli sauce.
Puree in a food processor when cool, then reheat to serve.

It's the easiest thing ever!