Apple Parsnip Soup

This is an *AMAZING* recipe. Capable of being formal, good for the family, and kids love it. Serves well both hot and cold. Yes, I know the title sounds odd, but it is actually a great combination. You might want to serve it with a dollop of yogurt, and you also might want to add a bit more lemon juice than the recipe calls for. ALSO: Be sure not to forget to whiz it up at the end - it

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 Large pot

Ingredients

• 4  onions, chopped
• 8  apples, chopped
• 4  parsnips, chopped
• 4  carrots, chopped
• 5  tablespoons  soup mix (optional)
• 8  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 16  cups water
• 1 1⁄2 lemons, juiced

Directions

1. Saute the onions with the olive oil in a large pot until the onions are golden.
2. Add the apples, the parsnips, the carrots, the (optional) soup mix, the nutmeg, and the water.
3. Cook on medium heat for 1 (one) hour, or until the carrots are soft.
4. When done cooking, add the juice from the lemons, then take a hand-held grinder (or you can use a blender) and blend all the soup until it is smooth and there are no lumps of anything in it.
5. Your done! The soup can be served hot or cold.