Ingredients

4 tablespoons Kerry Gold butter

1 small onion

Bunch leeks

2 parsnips, peeled and sliced

2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 cups chicken stock

3 tablespoons finely cut Italian parsley

¼ teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2/3 cup half and half

Preparation

Place 4 tablespoons of Kerry Gold unsalted butter in a large pot and sauté 1 small onion, sliced leeks (white part only) and garlic cloves. Do not let them brown.

Add parsnips, carrots, potatoes and chicken stock. Let them cook for 25-30 minutes covered.

Add 3 tablespoons of finely cut flat leaf (Italian) parsley, salt, pepper, thyme and sage.

Puree in batches and return to pot.

Add half and half.

Reheat and serve.