Don’t let the obvious health benefits of this soup trick you into thinking that it’s boring, bland or yucky. This Apple Parsnip Soup is so fresh and zippy!
It’s tangy and clean!
The parsnip acts like a white carrot and pairs so beautifully with the apple and sage.
This soup is outrageously tasty and downright great for you (if you skimp on the bacon) and I’ll tell you what: it’s worth eating, even WITHOUT the bacon and crusty bread. For real. Try me.
Once you are WON OVER by the awesome flavor of your new favorite soup, come back and read below so that you can sound smart when you tell all of your friends about the amazing health benefits of the humble parsnip!
“Parsnips are a root vegetable native to Eurasia and have been used extensively in that region since ancient times. This vegetable is closely related to carrots and parsley, and for that reason, it is often mistaken for carrots in historical records. Parsnip is a hardy annual or biennial plant with a number of culinary applications. It was even used as a sweetening agent for foods before cane sugar became a major import to Europe. You will often find parsnips as the main vegetable dish in European nations, particularly in the United Kingdom, where “neeps and tatties” (parsnips and potatoes) are one of the most famous dishes in Scotland…
These versatile vegetables contain high levels of potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, and iron, in addition to an impressive range of vitamins, including vitamin B, C, E, and K, as well as high levels of fiber, and protein…
Parsnips contain a high level of potassium, which acts as a vasodilator and reduces blood pressure, as well as stress on the heart. The high levels of folate in parsnips are the perfect complement, as folate reduces homocysteine levels in the blood, which are generally associated with a higher risk of heart diseases. While fruits and vegetables are always a good choice, parsnips too make a huge impact on keeping cardiovascular system healthy…
Parsnips have been praised for their high fiber content, particularly because they are composed of soluble fiber, the variety that is closely associated with reducing cholesterol levels (further boosting heart health) and with a lower chance of developing diabetes. On top of that, dietary fiber is a key component of our digestive process, facilitating healthy movement of food through the digestive tract, a reduction in constipation, and the prevention of other gastrointestinal disorders…
As a low-calorie option with high levels of soluble fiber, parsnips fill you up and prevent the release of ghrelin, which is a “hunger” hormone. This can significantly reduce your likelihood of snacking between meals and help you with your weight loss goals. Also, the optimized digestive processes help you eliminate waste and get the most healthy nutrients from your food…
Parsnips are also packed with antioxidant vitamins and organic compounds that protect the body from foreign invaders, as well as toxic by-products from our own cellular metabolism. Vitamin C and E act as antioxidants in the body and eliminate or neutralize free radicals that can cause chronic diseases like cancer. Vitamin C also stimulates the production of white blood cells to attack foreign microbes in the body, in addition to functioning as a key element in the production of collagen, which is a fundamental building block of our body.”
parsnip info straight from: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/parsnips.html