Curried Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large carrots, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 celery ribs, diced
1 1/2 cups parsnips, diced
1 turnip, diced
2 medium onions, diced
5 cups water
2 cups apple cider or 2 cups juice
1 tablespoon mild Madras curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil over med-high heat.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, for 50-60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender to your liking (best to check the celery since it is the toughest).
Serve garnished with a sprinkling of ground red pepper, if desired.