Root vegetables are wonderful in the fall and lend themselves to all kinds of cooking methods that bring out their natural sweetness. This soup combines a few favorite root vegetables and cream cheese for a silky rich meal or starter.

Passover Parsnip and Celery Root Soup
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cup parsnips peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 small celery root peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 carrots peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 small onion chopped
- 5 cup vegetables broth
- 1/2 cup Temp Tee Whipped Cream Cheese
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 apple thinly sliced into matchsticks
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add parsnips, celery root, carrots and onion and sauté for 8-10 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Puree using an immersion blender or in a blender being careful to let the steam escape. Return to the pot and stir in cream cheese and salt. Garnish with sliced apple and pepper.











one of my all-time favorite combinations: parsnip and celery root. The tangy, creamy cream cheese gives it a really rich taste.