Soup season

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
• 1 turnip, peeled and chopped
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the carrots, celery, parsnip, turnip, and sweet potato to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Add the chopped cabbage, canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and dried thyme to the pot.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Enjoy your hearty and healthy winter vegetable soup!