Parsnip Lemon And Ginger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 ounces butter
2 medium onions, skinned and chopped
4 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 1/8 liters chicken stock, homemade if possible
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Preparation

Melt the butter in a large saucepan then add the chopped onions.
cook for 5 mins stirring occasionally then add the parsnips, lemon peel and ginger and cook for a further 5 mins.
pour on the stock and with the pan half covered with the pan lid, simmer until the parsnips are very soft.
Cool a little and liquidise, adjust for seasoning with lemon juice and salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.