Japanese Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup

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Japanese sweet potatoes are reddish-purple on the outside and a buttery white color on the inside. I've actually seen them called Japanese yams at grocery stores, so take note! Their delicious sweetness pairs really well with parsnip. There's so much flavor from these two root vegetables that I don't add much else to the soup.

Submitted by Diana Moutsopoulos
Updated on August 23, 2023
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 large parsnips, peeled and sliced

  • 1 large Japanese sweet potato, peeled and cubed

  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced

  • ½ small onion, sliced

  • 2 cups water, or as needed

  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon base

  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme (Optional)

  • ½ cup whole milk

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine parsnips, Japanese sweet potato, carrots, and onion in a saucepan. Add enough water to just cover. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in bouillon base and thyme. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. Remove pan from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree until no chunks remain and soup is smooth. Pour in milk and puree to combine. Add additional milk or water, if needed, to achieve desired consistency. Return to heat to warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138 Calories
2g Fat
29g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 671mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.