Parsnip-Leek Soup with Lump Crab

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Parsnip-Leek Soup with Lump Crab
45 min.
8
157kcal

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Warm up your culinary repertoire with this delightful Parsnip-Leek Soup with Lump Crab, a dish that perfectly balances comfort and sophistication. This gluten-free soup is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy choice, clocking in at just 157 calories per serving. Ideal for a cozy dinner party or a casual gathering, this recipe serves eight, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family.

The star ingredients, parsnips and leeks, are roasted to perfection, enhancing their natural sweetness and creating a rich, velvety base for the soup. The addition of lump crabmeat elevates this dish, adding a touch of luxury and a delightful seafood flavor that pairs beautifully with the earthy tones of the vegetables. A splash of dry white wine and a hint of fresh thyme bring depth and aroma, while a drizzle of heavy cream (optional) adds a luscious finish.

Whether you’re serving it as a starter, a light snack, or an elegant antipasti, this soup is sure to impress. Plus, with the option to prepare the roasted vegetables in advance, you can save time on the day of your event. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a bowl of this exquisite Parsnip-Leek Soup with Lump Crab—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 cups leek white chopped ( 1 large)
  • sprigs thyme sprigs fresh divided
  • 0.3 pound lump crab meat 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin (not )
  • pound parsnips peeled cut into medium-size pieces
  • teaspoon sea salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • cups vegetable stock low-sodium divided

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • pot
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In a medium roastingpan, toss parsnips with oil. Roast, coveredwith foil, 20 minutes.
  2. Add leeks and leaves of2 thyme sprigs; toss to coat with oil; splashwith wine. Roast, covered with same foil,stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft,30 minutes. Discard any burned bits. In alarge pot, bring veggies and 2 cups stock to aboil; reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes; letcool slightly. In a food processor, blend soupon low until smooth. Return blended soup topot; add cream, if desired. Bring soupto a very low simmer; season with salt andblack pepper; add remaining 1 cup stockto reach desired thickness (crabmeat shouldbe able to sit on top). In a bowl right beforeserving, microwave juice, butter and leavesof remaining 2 thyme sprigs until buttermelts, about 20 seconds; stir. Toss crabmeatin lemon-butter mixture.
  3. Pour soup into8 demitasse cups; top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons crab. DO AHEAD: You can roast the parsnips and leeks one or two days before your bash;just cover (so the veggies don't dry out) andrefrigerate until you're ready to finish the soup.
  4. calories, 7 grams fat, 3 grams saturated fat, 13 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, 4 grams protein
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Nutrition Facts

Calories157kcal
Protein9.71%
Fat53.65%
Carbs36.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.63
Glycemic Load
5.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
9.5260868953622%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.3mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.45mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:157.41kcal
7.87%
Fat:9.34g
14.37%
Saturated Fat:4.04g
25.26%
Carbohydrates:14.36g
4.79%
Net Carbohydrates:11.2g
4.07%
Sugar:4.46g
4.96%
Cholesterol:21.88mg
7.29%
Sodium:773.6mg
33.63%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Alcohol %:0.49%
100%
Protein:3.8g
7.61%
Vitamin K:23.22µg
22.11%
Vitamin B12:1.29µg
21.56%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.07%
Vitamin C:14.2mg
17.22%
Folate:55.98µg
14%
Vitamin A:689.95IU
13.8%
Fiber:3.15g
12.62%
Copper:0.22mg
11.19%
Vitamin E:1.65mg
11.03%
Selenium:6.62µg
9.45%
Phosphorus:84.32mg
8.43%
Potassium:289.88mg
8.28%
Zinc:1.24mg
8.26%
Magnesium:30.32mg
7.58%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.01%
Iron:0.91mg
5.04%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.66%
Calcium:45.55mg
4.56%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.44%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.43%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.22%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.14%
Source:Epicurious