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Published: Oct 8, 2018 · Modified: Oct 28, 2019 by Karly · This post may contain affiliate links

Moroccan Spiced Parsnip Soup

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Add this Moroccan Spiced Parsnip Soup to your list of easy homemade soup recipes, because the flavor will have you coming back for more, and doubleplusbonus it’s gluten-free, vegan, and Whole30 compliant!
golden brown creamy parsnip soup in light dusty blue bowls with white rims, with walnut and diced apple topping in the middle. a small bowl of topping sits to the top right, and a small wooden dish with salt sits center-left.

I adore this soup. Not just because it’s an easy soup recipe, but because it has a flavor very different from traditional, wholesome comfort food-style soups.

Which isn’t to say it’s bad, because it’s quite the opposite!

Funnily enough, this isn’t even the soup I was trying to create. Can you imagine that?

To the center right is an angled shot of golden parsnip soup in a grey-blue bowl with white rim, on top of a striped napkin, with a small bowl of salt to the upper left of the soup and a larger clear bowl of walnuts and diced apples at the top center. A scoop of topping is in the middle of the soup.I was on the hunt for purple carrots, because I reeeeeeeeeeally wanted to make a purple soup. I couldn’t find any in town, so I enlisted my husband’s help since he works in the Cities.

No luck there, either. It was very surprising, and also very disappointing.

No purple carrot soup for this girl.

All wasn’t lost, however! If you saw in my IG Stories the other week, I managed to whip up this easy soup recipe, and I am finally finally finally sharing it.

A white bowl of golden parsnip soup sits center-left, looking nearly head-on, with a scoop of walnuts and diced apples in the center of the of soup. Slightly behind and to the left is a small bowl of salt. Directly behind the soup is a clear bowl with chopped walnuts and apple, with a spoon sitting in the bowl. A second bowl of soup sits to the right of the clear bowl, slightly behind it.There is a lot to love here. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, AND Whole30 compliant. It definitely doesn’t taste as healthy as it is, though.

Ras el Hanout

One of the main components of this recipe is the spice blend known as Ras el Hanout. It’s used heavily in Moroccan cuisine, and you can even find it in my Easy Moroccan Harira. But what is in Ras el Hanout?

  • Cardamom
  • Clove
  • Cinnamon
  • Coriander
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Mace
  • Nutmeg
  • Peppercorn
  • Turmeric

Depending on the brand or recipe, the amount of each spice can vary, as well as the spices themselves. This is a solid blend, if you don’t want to attempt to whip up your own.

Overhead view of a bowl of golden parsnip soup. Bowl is gray-blue with a white rim. Chopped walnuts and apples are piled in the center of the soup, and the soup bowl is sitting on a striped napkin. A small bowl of salt sits top-center, slightly left.Normally I would say a soup recipe should stand alone, but in truth, this soup is totally not complete without the topping.

Don’t you dare skip this.

Topping Madness

I guess I don’t really say a soup should stand alone, because I otherwise wouldn’t be topping my tomato soup with burrata, or my black bean soup with fresh corn, Mexican cheese, and spicy tortilla rounds!

  • With toasted walnuts, sweet tango apples, and parsley, there is plenty of texture to add to a smooth spoon of soup
  • Tossed with a little of my homemade za’atar seasoning for depth of flavor
  • Make a double or triple batch if you just can’t get enough (much noms!)

An angled view of a bowl of golden parsnip soup, sitting center-left, on top of a striped napkin, with a piled of chopped walnuts and diced apples sits in the center of the soup. To the upper left of the soup is a small bowl of salt, and directly above the soup is a clear bowl of walnuts and apples.Get ready to enjoy a soup made from my heart, for your belly, tonight!

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Moroccan Spiced Parsnip Soup

Add this Moroccan Spiced Parsnip Soup to your list of easy homemade soup recipes, because the flavor will have you coming back for more, and doubleplusbonus it's gluten-free, vegan, and Whole30 compliant!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Moroccan
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Karly Gomez

Ingredients

Parsnip Soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups parsnips peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups cauliflower chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ras el hanout
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 cups water

Topping

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil + more as needed
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 cup sweet tango apples diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon za'atar seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
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Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium, then add the parsnips, cauliflower, and garlic. Cook until lightly golden, around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the ras el hanout, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, around 2 minutes. Add the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and water, stir to combine, then bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft, around 20 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in a high-powered blender until very smooth, working in batches if needed. Return to saucepan and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • To make the topping, heat olive oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped walnuts and toast until golden, stirring frequently, around 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Toss the diced apple with the lemon juice, then add to the walnuts. Sprinkle with the za'atar and toss gently, then add the parsley and toss once more. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle heartily with the topping. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always double-check ingredient labels to ensure they are compliant to your dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 36.4mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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About Karly

From her childhood home in Southern Minnesota, Karly embraces the crazy of everyday life by creating delicious dishes her family and friends love, while experimenting with new flavors and techniques and photographing the results. Karly’s love for beautiful foods and joy for creating is infectious to all who meet her.

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  1. Deirdre says

    January 02, 2021 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    This soup is spectacular. There’s a little heat, and a little sweet. Thank you so much for sharing this delicious and healthy recipe.

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth says

    August 17, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    This is possibly the best soup I’ve ever eaten!

    Reply
  3. Alyssa says

    December 11, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    This soup has all the warm and fuzzy feels 🤗

    Reply
  4. Krissy Allori says

    October 10, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best soup recipe I’ve found! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  5. Wilhelmina Wessel says

    October 10, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    WOW! This elegant soup is going on our menu!

    Reply

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