Somewhere along the line, carrots got the better marketing, leaving their cousin vegetable, parsnips, out in the cold (though that is literally not a bad thing since frosty weather makes them taste ...

In a saucepan over medium heat, and oil and shallots and cook until translucent. Add the parsnips and apples and cook, stirring, until soft. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, lower the heat ...

Parsnips develop their best flavor after the first frost, so harvest them in early winter before they start regrowing in spring. Wear gloves when digging them up, as parsnip foliage can irritate skin.