Creamy veggie blend (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Veggies and herbs

01 - 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
02 - 2 cups (500 ml) of diced fresh tomatoes
03 - 7 cups (1.75 L) of mixed vegetables: carrots, parsnips, fennel, turnips, celery root, leeks, onions

→ Broth and spices

04 - A sprig of fresh thyme
05 - 6 cups (1.5 L) of chicken broth
06 - 1 bay leaf

→ Extra flavorings

07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
08 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of mustard with grains
09 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of butter
10 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of sour cream

# Instructions:

01 - Dice all the root veggies into squares. Slice up the leeks and onions. Set everything aside for later.
02 - Put the chopped veggies, garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme sprig, and bay leaf into a big pot. Let it simmer on low heat for about an hour.
03 - Blend the soup until smooth (strain if you want it extra silky). Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour it into soup bowls.
04 - Mix the mustard and sour cream in a small bowl. Add a spoonful of this on top of each bowl before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Swap chicken broth for vegetable broth to make it vegetarian-friendly.