Easy hearty vegetable soup recipe for the cold weather

Perfect for a cold season, this vegetable soup is hearty and will definitely keep your soul on fire.

Ingredients

• 250g of potato, peeled and chopped into small cubes
• Cooking oil
• 1 onion, chopped finely
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 sticks of celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• a couple of sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 tsp of dried)
• optional: a pinch of chilli flakes
• salt and pepper to season
• fresh chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Using a  large sufuria, add the onions, garlic and celery. And stir fry for a couple of minutes to soften.

Step 2

Add a little stock to avoid sticking then stir in the thyme, Bay leaves (plus chilli flakes if using).

Step 3

Add the potatoes and abit more stock then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.

Step 4

Blend half of the vegetables if you like a smooth soup, add in salt and pepper and serve.