Bring the pan to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook with the lid on for 20–25 minutes until the parsnips and carrots are tender. Blend the soup using a stick blender. Season to taste ...

Our mum makes one of the best parsnip soups. It is creamy and comforting but not too heavy and rich. We like to add some crispy bacon to the top, plus a few garlicky croutons. Parsnips have a ...