- 3 pints of stock or water (stock is nicer!)
- 1.5 lbs parsnips
- 1/2 leek or 1 large onion
- 2 oz flour
- 1/4 pint milk
- 3 teaspoons salt
- pepper to taste
- dried herbs like thyme to taste
Method
Put stock in large saucepan and bring to boil
Meanwhile grate the parsnips and leeks/onions
Place the grated veg into the saucepan with the stock and continue boiling for 20 mins
Season with herbs and salt and pepper
Mix flour with a little of the milk to make a thin paste and continue to add the rest of the milk
Pour this into the saucepan mixing continuously
Simmer for a few minutes mixing all the time.
Garnish with chopped parsley or pepper
Serves 6 +