"I served this soup with roasted fish and rice pilaf. It would be delicious with a simple grilled sandwich (a la Croque Madame!), or a tasty salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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1 medium onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
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1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped in
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1-inch pieces
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1 parsnip, peeled and diced (you could swap a sweet potato or just add more carrots if you wanted)
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2 medium apples (I used Granny Smith), diced
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1 rib celery, chopped
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4 cups vegetable broth (can substitute chicken)
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1-inch piece of ginger, sliced thin
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3/4 cup apple sauce (I used sweetened because I had it, but unsweetened would also work)
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salt and pepper
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fresh parsley, chopped (cilantro would probably also be delish)