Carrot and parsnip soup with vegetables

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6mediumsCarrots, chopped
1largeParsnip, chopped
1smallOnion, chopped
3cupsWater
2eachesCloves garlic, minced
1cupChopped broccoli
1cupChopped asparagus
1cupChopped zucchini
1cupFresh (or frozen) peas
1eachSprig fresh parsley, finely chopped
1teaspoonCumin
1teaspoonSweet marjoram
1teaspoonDried basil
« tsp. white pepper
« tsp. allspice
« tsp. cinnamon

Directions

In a soup pot, cook carrots, parsnip, onion, and garlic in the water until very tender. Pur‚e or mash;then return to the medium heat, adding water if the mixture is too thick. Add the remaining ingredients to the pur‚e mixture and cook until tender, but not mushy. Add spices to taste. 8 Servings, 75 calories/serving From "The Healing Power of Foods Cookbook" by Michael T. Murray, N.D. AR/95 Submitted By APRIL ROCHE On 02-09-95