Winter Parsnip and Apple Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, small, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, pressed or chopped very fine
• 4 parsnips, small, finely chopped
• 2 granny smith apples, cored, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth (or 1 quart chicken stock)
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs

1. In a 2 quart pan, saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium low heat for about 7 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Do not brown.
3. Add chicken stock, increase heat and bring to a boil.
4. Add apples and parsnips, bring to a boil again and reduce heat.
5. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, covered, until parsnips and apple are very soft.
6. With a stick blender of food processor, process until smooth.
7. Taste for salt.
8. Add herbs or spices and taste.
9. Simmer gently for another 5 minutes.

olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, parsnips, granny smith apples, chicken broth, salt, ground pepper, fresh herbs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/winter-parsnip-and-apple-soup-472654 (may not work)