Name: The Ultimate Veg Soup
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
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

AuthorJames DevineCategorySoups

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

Cook Time45 minsDifficultyBeginnerYields1 Serving

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

In a large pot, melt butter and sweat the onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes.

Add leeks and remaining veg and sweat for a further 5 minutes.

Add the herbs and paprika. Give it a good stir and cover the vegetables with stock (approx. 1000ml)

Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables become tender.

Blend the vegetable to a smooth consistency using a hand blender.

TIP: If you are using a blender, allow to cool before blending.

Add cream or crème Fraiche, and season to taste.

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