CARROT PARSNIP SOUP WITH SESAME

When I had an idea for this soup recipe I decided to use sesame oil to bring the sesame taste inside the soup all the while knowing I would top this soup with toasted sesames. I hope you enjoy this new healthy soup and its special flavors.


Ingredients for 2-3 servings:

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. dark sesame oil
5  medium carrots, diced
2 medium parsnips, diced
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
3 cups vegetable stock or water
Sea salt, red pepper

Garnish:
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
Green onion

Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a soup pot. Add carrots, onion, parsnip, celery and cook, stiring often, for 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock or water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook at a simmer until the vegetables are tender, for about 30 minutes. 

Puree the soup in a food processor or blender.

For garnish, heat a heavy skillet, add sesame seeds and stir constantly over medium
heat for 1-2 minutes. Transfer sesame seeds to small bowl immediately.  

Ladle soup into soup bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion. You can
drizzle some sesame oil over the soup. 

Sincerely Yours,
                Nellie