This is H's favourite soup and is just right for cold nasty days such as we have been having. She asked for the recipe this weekend and I realised it has only made it onto the blog as a mention in passing. So here is the full thing. Easy, satisfying, good for you and cheap!
3 Veg Soup
(4 if you were to count the onion but I don't as you need an onion for more or less any soup and lots of dishes)
1 onion, chopped and sweated gently in a little butter and a drop of oil in a large pan with a lid.
NB I have been criticised for a certain vagueness about my measurements - by family members I must add - and I do see that this is vague as to quantity of butter or oil. But really it does depend on how big your pan is and how big your onion. Start with as little as you can and add more if the mixture is dry or sticks. The oil is only to stop the butter burning.
1 small swede, 6 carrots, 3 parsnips - this really can vary! You want roughly equal amounts of each so do it by eye and don't worry too much. If there is more parsnip, it may taste more parsnipy - etc etc. It will be tasty whatever.
3 Veg Soup
(4 if you were to count the onion but I don't as you need an onion for more or less any soup and lots of dishes)
1 onion, chopped and sweated gently in a little butter and a drop of oil in a large pan with a lid.
NB I have been criticised for a certain vagueness about my measurements - by family members I must add - and I do see that this is vague as to quantity of butter or oil. But really it does depend on how big your pan is and how big your onion. Start with as little as you can and add more if the mixture is dry or sticks. The oil is only to stop the butter burning.
1 small swede, 6 carrots, 3 parsnips - this really can vary! You want roughly equal amounts of each so do it by eye and don't worry too much. If there is more parsnip, it may taste more parsnipy - etc etc. It will be tasty whatever.
- Chop all the veg into chunks and add to the pan.
- Let it all sweat gently for another few minutes. Season the mixture with S & P.
- Then add hot water from the kettle until it generously covers the veg. Add 2 oxo cubes or equivalent. If you want it to be vegetarian, use a veg option for the stock.
- Simmer the pan for about an hour or more, up to 2 hours, until the veg are all soft.
- It can be thick or thinner depending on how much water you use. Once you have made it you will never need the recipe again.
- Blend in batches in blender or processor or with a hand held thing.
- Put back into your pan and reheat. Taste and check it has a rich and comforting flavour (the meaty hit is very good for non vegetarians). Add either: a spoonful of marmite or a dash of worcester sauce or another stock cube if it isn't absolutely delicious.
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