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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup with Star Anise [vegan] [gluten free]

Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup with Star Anise [vegan] [gluten free]

5 from 2 votes

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Warm up with this delicious vegan parsnip soup recipe! Made with peas, leeks, and star anise, it’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly day.

Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup with Star Anise

This Star Anise Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup has sweet undertones of liquorice. Simple and understated, the star anise adds a delicate fragrant touch. The perfect pick-me-up on a cold winter day that the whole family can enjoy.

This recipe makes good use of vegs that might be lurking at the bottom of your vegetable box. Frozen peas are picked in season at their freshest. They give this recipe a deep invigorating green colour and a satisfying velvety texture.

I like to sprinkle some fresh mint on top and serve this soup with some crusty bread and maybe a dollop of (dairy-free) cream.

I hope you enjoy this star anise pea, leek & parsnip soup recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Star Anise Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup with Star Anise [vegan] [gluten free]

This Star Anise Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup has sweet undertones of liquorice.
5 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Soups
Cuisine English
Servings 6 people
Calories 139 kcal

Equipment

large saucepan

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 400 g frozen peas
  • 400 g leeks
  • 275 g parsnip
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves – crushed
  • 3 anise stars
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 litre vegetable stock
  • olive oil
  • fresh mint to serve
  • salt & pepper
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Instructions
 

  • Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan.
  • Gently fry the finely chopped onion and crushed garlic cloves with ground cumin and star anise.
  • Peel the parsnips. Slice the leeks and parsnips in small chunks.
  • Add the peas, leeks and parsnips to the saucepan. Top with vegetable stock.
  • Bring to boil, then cook for around 20 mins until vegetables are soft.
  • Remove the star anise. Liquidise soup. Season to taste.
  • Serve with fresh chopped mint and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1631IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg

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Pea, Leek & Parsnip Soup with Star Anise [vegan] [gluten free]

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  1. Natalie Tamara says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I love the sound of this soup, star anise is always a winner for me!

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    • theflexitarian says

      December 9, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks Natalie. For me too, love the smell and taste of it. Plus it is so pretty! Hope you enjoy the soup.

      Reply
  2. Pristine says

    February 9, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    I tried this soup today to use up leftover parsnips from another soup. It was a wonderful, low-calorie soup. Since I am no vegeterian, I did use a bit of chicken stock concentrate in addition to the vegetable stock. Also, I garnished with chives as that’s all I had. Otherwise great recipe as written! Thanks Annabelle!!

    Reply
    • The Flexitarian says

      February 10, 2016 at 7:08 am

      Pristine – I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate it. Annabelle

      Reply
  3. Joan says

    March 11, 2025 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    Delicious flavoursome soup and the star anise adds is a special ingredient that makes me give this recipe 5 stars – plus all those healthy veg in one meal – so healthly!

    Reply
    • The Flexitarian says

      March 11, 2025 at 9:54 am

      Thanks Joan, so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Annabelle x

      Reply

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