Parsnip Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cubed
• 3 cloves chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 3 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry the onion and garlic in the butter until softened and lightly browned. Then add the cubed parsnips to the saucepan.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, bring water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add it to the saucepan with the parsnips and onions. Stir and simmer for about 20 minutes until the parsnips are soft.
3. 3
   Add milk to the pot, along with cayenne pepper, salt and, black pepper. Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to let the flavors blend together. Then enjoy your root vegetable soup!