Apple & Parsnip Soup with Coriander

Source: epicurious.com

Ingredients

 
coconut oil (to coat the bottom of the soup pot)
1 1⁄2 pound
Granny Smith Apples (peeled, cored and sliced)
1 1⁄2 pound
parsnips (peeled and sliced)
1
large onion (peeled and chopped)
1 1⁄2 teaspoon
coriander seeds (toasted and ground)
4 cups
vegetable broth (more as needed)
 
parsley (chopped)
 
apple slices (optional)
Yields:
Servings

Additional Notes

IMPORTANT! Always use great caution when puréeing hot liquids. If you have time, allow the soup to cool before blending. Never fill the container more than half full. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel and hold it in place before you turn on the blender. The initial surge of the blender's contents can cause the lid to pop open, possibly scalding you if it's still hot, and certainly making a mess of your kitchen.    

Instructions

Heat oil in a heavy large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add apples, parsnips, onion and coriander and sauté until slightly softened, about 12 minutes. Add 4 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until apples and parsnips are tender, about 40 minutes. 

Puree soup in blender in batches. Return puree to saucepan. Thin with more broth if desired. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley; garnish with apple slices if desired and serve. (Recipe♦124)