Parsnip-Carrot Soup

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 pound carrots (about 4 medium-size), peeled and sliced
• 1/2 pound parsnips (about 4 medium-size), peeled and sliced
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 3/4 cup half and half
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1. In a medium pot heat oil.
2. Add garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Then add the carrots, parsnips, and chicken stock.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and puree with a hand blender or place in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
6. Add the half and half, parsley, and chives.
7. When ready to serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with bacon.

olive oil, garlic, onions, carrots, parsnips, chicken, parsley

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/parsnip-carrot-soup-recipe.html (may not work)