For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere and facing winter weather... BRRRR... what dishes make the dark winter seem less daunting?

I love soup year round, but hearty soups loaded with assorted ingredients are so warm and filling.   

Root Soup uses those vegetables that store easily in the pantry.

Start with your stock of choice... I often use a smoked sausage simmered in plain water.

Add any or all of the following:

onions, carrots, celery, leeks, turnips, rutabagas, potatoes, beans, tomato, pasta

simmer away on medium to low heat until all are tender and you can't stop yourself from diving in... lol

serve with good crusty bread and try to some for the rest of the family...