SLOW COOKER PARSNIP AND APPLE SOUP

Slow Cooker Parsnip and Apple Soup image

Here's a light, lovely soup ideal for a first course at your next special dinner. You'll love the harmony of fall flavors. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 medium tart apples, chopped
2 cups chopped parsnips
1 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, plus more for topping
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh cracked pepper, optional

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, until parsnips are tender, 3 hours. If desired, top with additional minced rosemary and cracked pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges