Curried Parsnip Soup

It has been really freezing here all day, woke to find the water pipes frozen, so took until 12.30 to defrost. I was wondering if I was going to get the soup pot on or not today.

Took the fork to the garden at 2.30, it was hard to get it in the soil as it was still frozen, but managed to dig up 2 wonderful parsnips.

Curried Parsnip Soup
1oz butter
1 Red onion
2 parsnips
1 medium potato
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp plain flour
1 pt chicken stock
1 pt water
2 tbsp double cream
salt & pepper

saute the chopped onion, parsnip, potato and garlic in a large pan for approximately 10 mins, add curry powder and flour, fry gently to release the spices. Add the stock and water and then simmer until all veg is soft. Whizz with a hand blender until smooth. Add the double cream and then season to taste. Serve with a swirl of cream (optional).