“I\u2019m a real soup lover and none are complete without the addition of leeks.\u00a0However, rather than just using leeks as a![\"Soup\"](\"https:\/\/makingcarbscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Soup-225x300.jpg\")
background flavour, I really want to\u00a0bring it to life, and pair it with ingredients it really loves. Parsnips have a\u00a0natural sweetness that work perfectly with the mellow flavour of leeks and\u00a0chestnuts add a creaminess that nothing else will. This is the perfect winter\u00a0soup that will keep you feeling warm and full all through the day.” \u2013 Sophie Wright<\/p>\n
Serves 4-6<\/strong><\/p>\n Preparation time: 15 minutes, c<\/strong>ooking time: 30 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n 2 tbsp rapeseed oil Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Add the oil and the butter to a large pan and turn the heat to medium. Add in the leeks, celery and onion along with the thyme leaves and the peeled garlic. Season with salt and pepper and place a lid on and allow the vegetables to sweat for 10 minutes, stirring a few times in between.<\/p>\n 2. Now add the chopped parsnips and the chestnuts along with the stock, bring to the boil and simmer until the parsnips are tender. Make sure the vegetable are completely covered with stock, if not; add a little more as it depends on the size of your pan.<\/p>\n 3. After about 20 minutes all the vegetables should be nice and tender.<\/p>\n 4. Turn off the heat and blend either in a liquidiser or with a handheld blender. Never over fill your liquidiser so do this in batches and I would recommend leaving the soup to cool slightly before doing this.<\/p>\n 5. Blend until completely smooth before returning to the pan and reheating. You can add a little more stock if you feel the mix is too thick.<\/p>\n 6. Season with a little more pepper before serving with a few more chopped chestnuts and a few fresh thyme leaves.<\/p>\n Chef\u2019s tip: dress soup with a drizzle of oil for a tasty finishing touch.<\/p>\n www.Britishleeks.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Food features and recipes like this appear in the <\/strong>Desang Diabetes Magazine, our free-to-receive digital journal. We cover diabetes news, diabetes \u2018kit\u2019 and information on food suitable for maintaining good blood glucose control or a diabetic diet, including a regular Making Carbs Count column. It\u2019s free! Go to the top of this page to sign up \u2013 we just need your email address. See current and past issues at
\n25g butter
\n2 large leeks, sliced and washed including most of the green part
\n1 stick celery
\n1 white onion
\n2 springs fresh thyme, leaves only, plus a few for garnish
\n3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
\n3 parsnips, peeled, cored and chopped finely
\n75g cooked chestnuts, plus a few extra for garnish
\n1.5 litres chicken or vegetable stock
\nSalt and pepper<\/p>\n
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