Vegetable Soup with Carrot Peels

Ingredients:

• Carrot peels from 1 lb of carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups of diced vegetables of your choice (such as potatoes, celery, carrots, leeks, and/or turnips)
• 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or thyme)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced vegetables, carrot peels, and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
4. Simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and blend the soup using a hand-held immersion blender or transfer it to a blender.
7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
8. Enjoy!

Note: You can use any vegetables of your choice and also add more seasonings as per your preference.