Kohlrabi Celeriac and Parsnip Soup with Chilli Chia Seed Tempering
Recipe From What's For Lunch, Honey?
By Meeta K. Wolff
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
3 parsnips, peeled and cut into cubes
1 celeriac, peeled and cut into cubes
1 medium sized kohlrabi, peeled and cut into cubes
1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
1 white onion, finely chopped
500ml vegetable stock
400ml coconut milk, unsweetened
7 to 8 tablespoons mixed seeds, pumpkin, sunflower, pine nuts, sesame seeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 teaspoons chilli flakes
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
2 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
Method
Heat 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil in a large saucepan over a low heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add the vegetables to the onions and continue to sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the stock, coconut milk and add another pinch of salt. Bring everything to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 30 minutes. Using a hand blender, puree the vegetable until thick and creamy.
Melt the 2 tablespoons of ghee or coconut oil in a skillet. Add the seeds, chia seeds and chilli flakes. Gently sauté for a minute or two until slightly browned then add the thyme.
Pour the creamy soup in a large soup bowl then pout the hot tempering over the top. Serve hot.
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