Root Veggie Ginger Soup - Food Revolution Network

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots, chopped (approximately 5–6 cups) +2 as desired
• 2 medium parsnips, chopped (approximately 4 cups)
• 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and chopped)
• 1 medium organic red bell pepper (chopped)
• ⅓ cup ginger (peeled and sliced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 4 medium garlic cloves (minced)
• 5 cups vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade) +1 cup as needed
• ¼ tsp salt (optional)
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
• basil (optional) chopped, to taste