Maple Parsnip Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core, and dice parsnips. Dice carrots and onion.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in large soup pot on medium-high. Add onions and cook until almost translucent, stirring often. Add carrots and parsnips. Let cook until soft, almost caramelized.
3. 3
   Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower temp and let simmer for 30 minutes. Then turn off the heat and let cool.
4. 4
   When the mixture is cool enough, puree it (I like to use an immersion blender) and add chili pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Reheat mixture.
5. 5
   Ladle soup into bowls and drizzle a small amount of maple syrup on each serving.