Apple Parsnip Soup

What a sweet first course for any meal!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  large leeks, chopped (reserve green parts)
• 5  parsnips, peeled cut into chunks
• 2  apples, peeled, cored, cut into chunks
• 4  cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  pinch sugar, salt & pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan melt butter.
2. Add parsnips, leeks, apples and stir until softened, about 20 minutes.
3. Add water, bring to boil, simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Puree with hand blender (or in batches in blender) adding milk.
5. Add sugar, salt & pepper.
6. Cut green part of leeks into thin strips and use as garnish.