Pear and Parsnip Soup

You will need:

1 tbsp Olive Oil

1 Onion Chopped

2 tsp Mild Curry Powder

1 Celery Chopped

4 Small Parsnips Roughly Chopped

2 Pears Cored and Chopped

1 Litre Water

1 Vegetable Stock Cube

Salt and Pepper

1 Large Pan and Lid

To make this:

Heat the oil in a very large saucepan

Fry the onion for 5 minutes and then stir in the curry powder

Add the parsnips and celery

Place the lid on and sweat the veg for 5 minutes checking occasionally to ensure it is not sticking to the bottom

Add the pear, water and the stock cube

Bring to the boil and simmer for around 20 minutes

Blend and serve