There is nothing quite like a bowl of warming soup on a cold winter day.  One of my personal favourites is carrot ginger soup for its warming nature.  I have created my own simple yet flavourful recipe to share with you.

3-4 good sized carrots peeled and chopped

1 turnip peeled and chopped

1 small or 1/2 large onion chopped

4 cloves of garlic chopped

1 1/2 to 2 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped

1/2 cup parsley chopped

1/4 cup cooking sherry

5 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp butter

salt to taste

Melt the butter in a soup pot.  Saute the garlic,  ginger and onions in the butter until soft and slightly browned.  De-glaze the pot with the cooking sherry.  Add the carrots,  turnip, and parsley and cook until soft.  Add the vegetable broth.  Cook for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.  Blend with an immersion blender and add salt to taste.   It is good on its own, but you could add a swirl of sour cream or plain yogurt and some toasted pumpkin seeds for added interest. Yummers!