Winter Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped parsnip (or turnip)
1 cup peeled cored and chopped apple (I usually use gala)
1 cup peeled chopped butternut squash
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
1 cup peeled coarsely chopped sweet potato
4 1/2 cups vegetable stock
3 finely chopped garlic cloves (or to taste)
black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan on med-high heat.
Saute onion until translucent.
Add garlic, apple, parsnip, squash, carrot and sweet potato. Saute for approximately 5 minutes.
Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for approx 30 minutes, (or until vegetables are tender) Stirring occasionally.
Let cool slightly, puree and enjoy!