I love the addition of parsnips in soups. There is something so rustic and comforting about this root vegetable. It’s taken Taylor quite a while to come around to the earthy flavor of parsnips but over the years he’s decided that he actually loves them and he’ll even requests them on a regular basis. It’s amazing what happens to your taste buds when you work the land and harvest the fruits of your hard labor. Things just taste sweeter, even with a little dirt still on them.

I prepared this parsnip soup for our anniversary. We ate dinner at the farm before heading to the coast the following morning. It was a lovely evening and we enjoyed this comforting soup with some crusty bread, a simple salad and a bottle of Champagne. It was the perfect anniversary dinner and I really hope you all enjoy this soup as much as we did.

We topped each bowl of soup with some walnuts, pomegranate seeds and plenty of parsley. Every spoonful was a great combination of creamy soup and crunchy toppings.-the absolute best! I love how the subtle bite from the spices offsets the sweetness from the apple and parsnips. This really is a comforting bowl of wholesome ingredients and I can’t wait to hear what you all think if you whip it up.

This soup tastes best enjoyed with someone you love and a little bubbly. Cheers!