Vegetable Soup – Irish Style

Ingredients

• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 large potatoes – peeled and cubed
• 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
• 1 turnip, peeled and diced
• 1 leek, sliced
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup dry potato flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup water, or as needed

Directions

Place the carrots, potatoes, parsnip, turnip, leek and onion into a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender. Drain off water and puree vegetables in a blender or using a stick blender.

Return the puree to the saucepan and stir in water to reach your desired thickness. Heat to a simmer and season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy.