Vegetable Soup - Irish Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 carrots, chopped
3 large potatoes - peeled and cubed
1 parsnip, peeled and diced
1 turnip, peeled and diced
1 leek, sliced
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 cup dry potato flakes (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water, or as needed

Preparation

Place the carrots, potatoes, parsnip, turnip, leek and onion into a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender. Drain off water and puree vegetables in a blender or using a stick blender.
Return the puree to the saucepan and stir in water to reach your desired thickness. Heat to a simmer and season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy.