Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped parsnips (1 pound)
1 cup peeled and cubed potato
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon margarine or butter
Directions:
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the parsnips, potato, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes or until the parsnips and potatoes are soft.
5. Stir in the margarine or butter and let the soup sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
6. Puree the soup in batches in a blender, using the manufacturer's directions for pureeing hot liquids.
7. Heat the soup before serving, stirring in water if it seems too thick.
8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes: ❁ Make this soup your own with more seasoning. Start with 2 to 3 teaspoons ginger, curry powder, smoked paprika, cumin or thyme.
Makes 6 cups
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
