curried parsnip and apple soup.

2 medium onions peeled and chopped

2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped

4 medium parsnips also peeled an chopped- chop in thin circles to cut through the woody or stringy bits that you can get with parsnips.

1 red apple peeled and chopped.

1-2 tablespoons of olive oil

1tspn each of curry powder and cumin

1 L of good veggie stock

About 1 cup of milk (reduced fat is fine.)

Fry the onion and potato in hot oil to brown a little and create some of those yummy brown bits, add the spices and fry off for a minute to release the flavours. Then add the stock. Throw in the parsnips and apple and simmer until veggies are all tender. Pure with hand held blender stir in about a cup of milk.