Spicy roasted parsnip soup

Aromatic flavours transform the ordinary parsnip into a delicious warming soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds , plus extra to garnish
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 large onion , cut into 8 chunks
• 2 garlic cloves
• 675g parsnips , diced
• 2 plum tomatoes , quartered
• 1.2l vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. In a bowl, mix together the oil and spices. Add the vegetables and mix well. Spread over a heavy baking sheet, then roast for 30 mins until tender.
• Spoon into a food processor or liquidiser with half the stock and process until smooth. Pour into a pan with the remaining stock, season, then heat until barely simmering. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Garnish with cumin seeds.