Parsnip and Chorizo soup

A simple warming soup using up old parsnips which is quick to make! What’s not to like?

Ingredients

• 2 or 3 Leftover or tired parsnips - cut out anything that's going off

• 1 large potato

• 1/2 a chorizo sausage - skinned and chopped into lardon-sized pieces.

• 1 tablespoon of oil rapeseed or olive

• 750 millitres of vegetable stock

• Black pepper

• Fresh coriander or flat-leafed parsley (optional)

Method

1. Chop potato roughly (skin on) - into 2cm cubes

2. Peel and chop the parsnips

3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan

4. Throw in the potato, parsnips and chorizo to the hot oil

5. Add some ground black pepper.

6. Sauté for a few minutes while the choizo releases it wonderful oil which has paprika and garlic in

7. Add the stock.

8. Bring to boil and simmer on medium heat for 25 -35 mins or until parsnip and potatoes are cooked.

9. Take off heat and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.

10. Add a swirl of sour cream if you fancy it.

11. Garnish with chopped coriander or flat-leafed parsley if you have some.

12. Serve with a chunk of bread and enjoy!

Recipe provided by Paul Thacker