Orange Parsnip Soup with Ginger

The orange zest and orange juice make this soup.  It is so fragrant and is delicious with some good French bread.  Enjoy!

Orange Parsnip Soup with Ginger:

3 T Olive Oil
1/2 Onion, chopped
2 Leeks, sliced, white part only
4 Carrots, sliced
1 1/2 Lbs of Parsnips, sliced
5 T Fresh Ginger, grated
3 Cloves of Garlic
Zest of 1 Orange
Juice of 1 Orange
8 C Vegetable Stock
1/2 C Orange Juice
2 T Heavy Cream
Salt
Chives, chopped

Directions:

1.  Saute onions and leeks in olive oil with a little salt.  Stirring until softened. about 5 minutes.
2.  Add the carrots, parsnips, ginger, garlic, zest, juice from orange and stock. 
3.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat.  Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
4.  Let sit for 15 minutes off heat.  Then puree soup with an immersion blender or in the food processor. 
5.  Return to low heat and add orange juice and cream. 
6.  Salt to taste and garnish with chopped chives.

Serves 6-8

Fact:  Ginger has been known to be good for nausea.  It also has anti-inflammatory properties that promote good health.