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Parsnips

Last updated on 29th October 2018

Parsnips

Parsnips are a root vegetable related to the carrots originating in the Mediterranean. They have a sweet flavour especially after the first frost which sweetens the starchiness in the root.

 

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  • Dig the soil, remove all weeds and add compost.
  • Make 1 inch deep trench and space 3 seeds 6 inches apart in March.
  • Cover seeds with soil and then water the trench.
  • As seedlings develop, thin to one seedling.
  • Keep weed-free and water evenly.
  • As leaves die off in the autumn the parsnips are ready to be carefully lifted.
  • Raw – parsnips can be eaten thinly sliced or grated.
  • Cooked – soups, chipped, roasted.

Spiced Parsnips Soup

  • Add 2 tsp cumin seeds to a saucepan and cook until aromatic.
  • Add chopped onion to oil & Cook till soft then add 1 tbsp curry paste.
  • Add 1 ltr vegetable stock to pan and bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Blend & serve with coconut cream, cumin seeds & poppadoms.
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