Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup

 

Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 1 large onion, cut into large chunks
2. 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
3. 6 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
4. 4 cups winter squash, cubed
5. cooking spray
6. 3 cups fat-free chicken broth
7. 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
8. 1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
9. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large roasting pan combine onion, carrots, parsnips and squash; coat with cooking spray; roast for 15 minutes.
3. Place roasted vegetables in a large pot; add broth and milk, season to taste with salt and pepper; cook 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
4. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processer, or use an immersion blender in pot, and blend until smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes, (note: add more water or broth to achive desired thickness).

Enjoy your meal!