Fennel Carrot Potato Soup Recipe for Cold Weather

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, sliced
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium apple, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons uncooked long grain rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley