Ingredients

1 lb Parsnips - peeled and cut into 2" pieces

1.5 TBS unsalted butter

Medium onion - chopped

2 cloves garlic - chopped

4c chicken broth - Kitchen Basics

1/2 cup half & half

2-3 tsp kosher salt

1/2 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger

pinch allspice

pinch white pepper (opt)

Preparation

Bring first five ingredients (through broth) to a boil in a four liter stock pot; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until parsnips are tender.

Puree soup with hand held blender.

Mix in remaining ingredients to taste and blend to desired consistency.