It’s that time of year... soup season 🍜 . The ultimate veg soup, delicious and hearty and super tasty with homemade bread to dunk.

1 Onion, chopped
3 Cloves of garlic chopped
2 Knobs of butter
1 Leek, thinly chopped
1 Celery Stick, chopped
2-3 Carrots, peeled and chopped
6-8 Baby potatoes
1 Veg stock cube
1000 ml water
1 tsp mixed herbs
½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp creme fraiche (or cream)
Salt and pepper
1
In a large pot, melt butter and sweat the onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
2
Add leeks and remaining veg and sweat for a further 5 minutes.
3
Add the herbs and paprika. Give it a good stir and cover the vegetables with stock (approx. 1000ml)
4
Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables become tender.
5
Blend the vegetable to a smooth consistency using a hand blender.
TIP: If you are using a blender, allow to cool before blending.
6
Add cream or crème Fraiche, and season to taste.
Ingredients
1 Onion, chopped
3 Cloves of garlic chopped
2 Knobs of butter
1 Leek, thinly chopped
1 Celery Stick, chopped
2-3 Carrots, peeled and chopped
6-8 Baby potatoes
1 Veg stock cube
1000 ml water
1 tsp mixed herbs
½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp creme fraiche (or cream)
Salt and pepper
