Parsnip Soup - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
• 3 cloves cloves garlic (chopped or ¾ teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups parsnips (chopped, about 1 pound)
• 1 cup potato (peeled and cubed)
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon margarine (unsalted, or butter)