Chunky Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 large leek, sliced
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 250g waxy potatoes, diced
- 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Spray oil
- Salt & pepper
Method
- Lightly spray a large pot with oil and soften the onion, garlic and celery.
- Add a splash of stock to stop sticking and cook until the veg sweetens.
- Add the leek and carrots; cook for another couple of minutes.
- Stir in thyme, bay leaves and chilli flakes if using.
- Add potatoes and pour in the stock.
- Simmer gently for around 45 minutes until everything is tender.
- Blend a small portion of the soup to thicken, or leave chunky.
- Season well and finish with fresh parsley.
