Winter root vegetable soup

One of my favorite autumn or winter lunches, it lends itself really well to swapping any of the vegetable components  to create a truly tailored flavour. Great with a chunk of bread or a nice soda bread. Carrots (washed & chopped)      2 Onions peeled & diced               2 Garlic clove peeled                    1 Swede diced                           1/2 Parsnips peeled & sliced            1 Mixed herbs                           Pinch Vegetable stock                      1 litre Vegetable oil                    2 dessert spoon Sweat all of the veg in a large pan for about four or five minutes, or until softened. Add the herbs & veg stock, bring to a boil & simmer until all of the vegetables are tender. Blend until smooth & season with salt & pepper, finish with a little cream if you like. Enjoy!