Vegan - Hearty Root Soup

• 4 potatoes, peel and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, cut in half
• 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 turnip, peeled and diced
• 1 celery root, peeled and diced (celeriac) (optional)
• 1 fennel, diced (optional)
• 1 leek, washed and thinly sliced
• 1 rutabaga, peeled and diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup barley
• 1/3 cup cilantro, washed and chopped
• 4 cups water
• salt and pepper

1. In a large saucepan add all ingredients and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer until all vegetables are soft and barley is cooked, about 40 minutes uncovered.
3. Add additional water if needed.
4. When done you can mash a little with the potato masher or eat as is.

potatoes, onion, garlic, parsnip, carrots, celery root, fennel, vegetable broth, barley, cilantro, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegan-hearty-root-soup-103606 (may not work)