Spicy Parsnip Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 12 a hot chili pepper
• 18 teaspoon nutmeg
• 14 teaspoon clove
• 1 12 teaspoons coriander
• 12 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 14 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 lb parsnip
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• salt and pepper
• 6 cups vegetable stock

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over med.
2. low heat.
3. Add the garlic and remaining spices.
4. Cook until fragrant which takes about 5 minutes.
5. Add the onions and parsnips and stir well to coat them.
6. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
7. Cover with the stock.
8. Raise the heat and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat and simmer until parsnips are soft, approximately 25 minutes.
10. Remove pan from heat and ladle, in batches, into a blender and puree until smooth.
11. If it isn't quite smooth enough push the puree thru a sieve into a clean saucepan, discarding any solids that might still have accumulated.
12. Reheat gently.
13. P.S.
14. can be served with some yoghurt on top.

olive oil, butter, garlic, cilantro, pepper, nutmeg, clove, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, turmeric, parsnip, onion, salt, vegetable stock

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-parsnip-soup-467752 (may not work)