Parsnip soup

This recipe was comes to us from our Rural Correspondent.

- 1 Tablespoon olive or corn oil

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped

- 1 teaspoon ground dried ginger

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon garam masala

- 4 large parsnips (about 1