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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 pounds parsnips (, peeled and chopped)
• 2 big potatoes (, peeled and chopped)
• 2 big carrots (, cleaned and sliced in 1-inch rounds)
• 1 medium yellow onion (, chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (, or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup 2% milk (you can also use half & half or heavy cream) (, optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (, optional)