Winter Vegetable Soup

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1 cup coarsely chopped parsnip (or turnip)
• 1 cup peeled cored and chopped apple (I usually use gala)
• 1 cup peeled chopped butternut squash
• 1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
• 1 cup peeled coarsely chopped sweet potato
• 4 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 3 finely chopped garlic cloves (or to taste)
• black pepper, to taste

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan on med-high heat.
2. Saute onion until translucent.
3. Add garlic, apple, parsnip, squash, carrot and sweet potato. Saute for approximately 5 minutes.
4. Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for approx 30 minutes, (or until vegetables are tender) Stirring occasionally.
6. Let cool slightly, puree and enjoy!

olive oil, onion, apple, butternut squash, carrot, sweet potato, vegetable stock, garlic, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/winter-vegetable-soup-246699 (may not work)