Curried Parsnip and Apple Soup | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 tsp (10 mL) minced gingerroot
• 1 tsp (5 mL) curry powder
• 3 cups (750 mL) chopped parsnips (about 1 lb/500 g)
• 2 tart apples peeled and chopped
• 1 oblong baking or all-purpose potato peeled and diced
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp (1 to 2 mL) salt
• Pepper
• 3 cups (750 mL) low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) whole wheat flour
• 2 cups (500 mL) milk
• 2 to 4 tbsp (30 to 60 mL) freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) sliced almonds toasted