Chunky Vegetable Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 -2 carrot, scraped and cubed
• 2 leeks, rinsed and sliced
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 ounce butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 pints vegetable stock
• 1/2 pint milk
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• grated cheddar cheese, to serve
• chopped parsley or chives, to serve

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a large saucepan, then add all the prepared vegetables.
• 2 stir to coat and season with salt and pepper.
• 3 cover the pan and leave the vegetables to sweat over a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 add the vegetable stock and the milk.
• 5 bring to the boil, then turn the heat down low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked.
• 6 check the seasoning before serving.
• 7 serve with chopped herbs, grated cheese and crusty bread.