TRADITIONAL VEGETABLE SOUP

A blend of carrots, celery, onions, leeks, and potatoes, with aromatic herbs. A simple, tasty and wholesome soup

PREP 15m

COOK 45m

TOTAL 1h

SERVES 4

Ingredients-

  • 3 carrots

  • 2 celery stalks

  • 1 onion

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • oil for softening

  • 1 leek

  • 2 large potatoes

  • 1 tbsp tomato purée

  • 1 stock cube

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 10-15 sprigs thyme

  • 1 sprig rosemary (optional)

  • 1.5 litres water (1500ml)

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • salt, to taste

Instructions-

  1. Prepare Vegetables:

    • Chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to a uniform size.

    • Soften them in oil.

  2. Dice Leek and Potato:

    • Dice leek and potatoes into roughly 1cm-sized pieces.

  3. Add Tomato Purée:

    • Stir in tomato purée to the softened vegetables in the pan.

    • Cook for 5 minutes on low heat.

  4. Combine Leeks and Potatoes:

    • Add diced leeks and potatoes to the pan.

  5. Enhance Flavours:

    • Add stock cube, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary (if using) to the pan.

    • Pour in 1.5 litres of water (1500ml) and add 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  6. Simmer and Blend:

    • Boil for 30-45 minutes until carrots and potatoes are fork-soft.

    • Hand blend until desired consistency.

  7. Season and Serve:

    • Taste and season with salt as necessary.

    • Ladle into bowls and serve.