French Lentil Soup With Parsnip & Apple

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 whole Onion, Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 1-1/4 cup Parsnips, Chopped
• 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1 quart Vegetable Broth (I Prefer Low Sodium)
• 2 cups Water
• 1-1/4 cup French Green Lentils
• 1 cup Apple, Chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves (or More)

1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute until golden, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in parsnips, salt and black pepper, and saute for about 5 minutes longer.
3. Add broth, water, lentils and apples. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover the pot. Allow soup to simmer 30-35 minutes. Taste, and add salt if necessary.
4. Using a blender, puree half of the soup, then add back to the pot. Soup should be somewhat chunky. Add fresh thyme leaves and gently reheat.

olive oil, onion, garlic, kosher salt, ubc, vegetable broth, water, apple, thyme

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/soups/french-lentil-soup-with-parsnip-apple/ (may not work)