7. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes and yams contain carotenoids, which are the plant substances that give sweet potatoes their orange color. These tubers do well in soups, casseroles and as a pureed ingredient for baked goods.
8. Garlic
Garlic has a ton of applications in Italian and Greek cuisine as a flavor enhancer. Roasted garlic seasons just about any meat or vegetable dish.
9. Parsnips
Parsnips look like white carrots and they have a cinnamon-type taste. Throw parsnips into soup with some nutmeg and thyme.