Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe with Butternut Squash & Cauliflower

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, cut into thin half-circles
• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp dried chile flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3/4 lb. butternut squash (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 lb. cauliflower (about 2 cups)
• 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup minced Italian parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste