Maple Turnip Soup
Ingredients
3 medium onions, chopped
5 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 carrots, diced small
5 large turnips, chopped
2 sweet potatoes, diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1-1 ½ cups (250-375 mL) maple syrup, to taste (start with 1/2 cup and adjust as necessary)
4-8 cups (1-2 L) vegetable stock or enough to fill ¾ of your soup pot
Directions
1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the onions, garlic, celery, and carrots for 5-6 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the turnips and sweet potatoes. Cook for another 4 minutes.
3. Pour in enough vegetable stock to fill the pot ¾ full. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 45-60 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. For extra silky texture, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
5. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, or more maple syrup as desired.