Parsnips Recipes

Even the pickiest eater will be pleased by these recipes with parsnips. Whether you choose mashed parsnips, parsnip puree or parsnip salad, you’ll wonder why you didn’t take a chance on it sooner.

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Parsnips, the humble root vegetable, finally get their time to shine from the Barefoot Contessa

33 Best Parsnip Recipes

Meet your new favorite veggie! Check out these parsnip recipes that are so good, you'll wonder why you didn't start...


Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin

2 reviews

Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and...


Parsnip, Pear and Pecan Salad

1 review

I didn't try parsnips until I was well into my 40s, but now I can't get enough of them. This...


New Zealand Rosemary Lamb Shanks

1 review

When I was young, my family lived in New Zealand for two years after World War II. Some things were...

Carrot Parsnip Stir-Fry

Orange carrot slivers and yellow parsnips make a pretty and different side dish. If parsnips aren't available, you could substitute...


Curried Parsnip Soup

7 reviews

“My mum used to make this recipe at home in England, where parsnips are more widely used than here. It’s...

Parsnip Pancakes

3 reviews

Instead of rice or potatoes with her meal, Mom chose these delicate pancakes that are crispy on the outside and...


Baked Veggie Chips

5 reviews

Colorful, roasted root vegetable chips are a fun, festive snack or side. These perfectly seasoned veggie chips are so tasty...


Chicken Stew with Gnocchi

15 reviews

My chicken stew makes the house smell wonderful as it gently bubbles in the slow cooker. One whiff and my...


Triple Mash with Horseradish Bread Crumbs

4 reviews

Why settle for traditional mashed potatoes when you can enjoy three times the flavor? Combine spuds with rutabaga and parsnips,...

Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips

3 reviews

Allspice, garlic and sweet onion season roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips in this hearty harvesttime dish.


Baked Parsnips

5 reviews

We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by...


Carrot-Parsnip Bisque

1 review

Warm and comforting, this delicious soup makes a pretty presentation. Easy to prepare, it's a treat to serve for family...


Parsnip Patties

1 review

I always grow parsnips in my garden and discovered this quick and delicious way to enjoy them. My wife and...


Parsnip Potato Gratin

4 reviews

Parsnips don't get much space in the produce section. But their subtle sweetness makes them worth the hunt.—Kerry Dingwall, Ponte...

Candied Parsnips

1 review

I clipped this recipe 20 years ago. It's a great substitute for candied sweet potatoes.


Creamy Carrot Parsnip Soup

3 reviews

Our farm family would eat soup every day as long as it didn't come from a can! This smooth creamy...


Creamy Root Veggie Soup

4 reviews

On chilly nights, we fill the pot with parsnips and celery root for a smooth, creamy soup. Garlic, bacon and...


Maple-Glazed Parsnips on Kale

1 review

This recipe is special to me because it allows me to use delicious farm-fresh produce in a way my family...


Parsnip Latkes with Lox and Horseradish Creme

A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips....


Agave Roasted Parsnips

2 reviews

Deliciously sweet and aromatic, this side dish of roasted parsnips nicely spices up any traditional meal.—Kathleen Thorson, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin


Hot Dog Soup

4 reviews

This hot dog soup recipe combines hearty vegetables and hot dogs in a creamy soup base for a quick and...


Hearty Bean Soup

10 reviews

This soup is convenient to simmer all day in a slow cooker, and your family will love it. —Alice Schnoor,...


Roasted Parsnip and Pear Soup

7 reviews

Although pears and parsnips may seem like an odd combination, the pears bring out the natural sweetness of the parsnips...

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Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup

17 reviews

Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup...


Creamy Vegetable Chowder

14 reviews

This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey...


Winter Harvest Vegetable Soup

7 reviews

Rich, earthy root vegetables blend with savory spices and the tartness of apples in this wonderful soup from Barbara Marakowski...


Maple-Gingerroot Vegetables

6 reviews

My family loves this recipe because it brings out the lovely flavors of the vegetables. Even my children enjoy it—they...


Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables

8 reviews

I will always remember the way my grandmother's house smelled when she made these balsamic chicken thighs every Sunday. Ever...


Roasted Fall Vegetables

2 reviews

I love serving this tender veggie side dish as part of a comforting dinner on a chilly night. The cayenne...