Very Veggie Soup

Name: Very Veggie Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted butter; 4 carrots, peeled and chopped; 4 parsnips, peeled and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 small turnips, peeled and chopped; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 small rutabaga, peeled and chopped; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 4 thyme sprigs; 1 cup or more vegetable oil, for frying; 4 small shallots, thinly sliced; Minced fresh parsley, for garnish