Parsnip & Apple Soup - Breaking Matzo

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion or 1/2 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 apple, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 pear, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1" ginger, peeled and diced
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2-3 sprigs of sage, stems removed (plus extra for garnish)
• 3-4 sprigs of thyme, stems removed
• salt and pepper to taste