Spring Vegetable Soup with Chopped and Grated Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 parsnips, peeled and grated
• 1 small turnip, peeled and grated
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 potato, peeled and chopped
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional, for brightness)