Creamy Roasted Garlic and Parsnip Soup - Canadian Food Focus

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs parsnips, (peeled and roughly chopped)
• 5 sprigs of fresh thyme, (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves)
• 3 Tbsp canola oil, (divided)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 large head of garlic
• 2 Tbsp salted butter
• 1 large onion, (diced)
• 1 apple, (peeled and diced)
• 5-6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 Tbsp grainy mustard
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder
• 1/3 cup whipping cream, (plus more for garnish)
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, (for garnish)
• chopped thyme leaves, for garnish