Carrot and Parsnip Soup

By: Amy Dienta 

Here’s a delicious, healthy recipe for Carrot and Parsnip Soup.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2.5 cups chopped yellow onion
• 3 cups coarsely chopped parsnip
• 3 cups water
• 2.5 cups coarsely chopped carrot
• 2 cans vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

 Preparation

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, and cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add chopped parsnips, water, carrot, and broth; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
5. Place half of carrot mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed carrot mixture in a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining carrot mixture.
6. Stir in salt and pepper.

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