Parsnip Lemon And Ginger Soup

This lovely light soup combines the sweetness of parsnip with the tang of fresh lemon and ginger from claire macdonald of clan macdonald

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.

butter, onions, parsnips, lemon zest, fresh ginger, chicken stock, lemon, juice of, fresh parsley