My grandmother's oats soup
 
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Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 150 g oats (about 1.5 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium parsnip
  • 1 medium fennel
  • 1.5 l water (about 6 cups)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1-1.5 tsp turmeric (curcuma) powder
  • fresh parsley
  • olive oil
Preparation
  1. Prepare a large cooking pot and drizzle it with a bit of olive oil.
  2. Cut the carrots and parsnip into small cubes and set aside.
  3. Chop the fennel into small pieces and put it into pot, stir and let it sautee over medium heat for few minutes stirring occasionally.
  4. Add oats, stir and leave for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add 1.5 l (6 cups) of hot water, chopped carrots and parsnip, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Let it cook covered for about 25-30 min, stirring occasionally.
  7. When the soup is read and you remove it from the heat, add 1-1.5 tsp of turmeric powder and stir well. Taste if more salt and pepper needed.
  8. Serve the sup with finely chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!
  9. Note: This soup is also great the following day, just keep it in the fridge over night.
  10. If you prefer, you can also use hand mixer to blend after the soup is finished and to get more creamy consistency.
Recipe by Travelling oven at https://www.travellingoven.com/2016/02/my-grandmothers-oats-soup/