Name: Grand Traverse Parsnip Apple Soup
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped; 2 granny smith apples, peeled and diced; 1/2 white onion, diced; 4 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoon apple cider; 2 celery stalks, and save 4 leaves for garnish; 2 tablespoon butter; salt and pepper, to taste

Grand Traverse Parsnip Apple Soup

By: Executive Chef Joseph M. George, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

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By: Executive Chef Joseph M. George, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

The perfect blend of savory and sweet, this parsnip apple soup is delightful at any Mother's Day brunch, family dinner, or any other time you want a splendid soup. If you're a wine drinker, try pairing it with a Chateau Grand Traverse 2008 Dry Riesling.

Notes

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Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 granny smith apples, peeled and diced
1/2 white onion, diced
4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons apple cider
2 celery stalks, and save 4 leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a medium sauce pot, sauté onion, celery, apples and parsnips in butter until softened.
Add milk, reduce to simmer and cook for 15 minutes, careful not to scald milk to the bottom of pan.
Blend the mixture until smooth in food processor or blender.
Finish with salt and pepper and apple cider.
Serve warm with celery leaves on top.