The weather’s changed here in the UK so it’s time to make soup!
We’re onto winter vegetables and over grown courgettes here at hillside lodge and so vegetable soup is on the menu.
Always start with some form of onion or leek, it doesn’t matter which, nicely chopped. This is where you throw in the garlic if you want it and herbs.
I’ve added bay leaves, loveage, and thyme. fry gently then add your veg until they’re heated through. Lovage tastes similar to celery so add some celery stalks instead if you like.
Add boiling water from the kettle, you can judge how much. It depends how thick you like your soup. Add a tsp of sea salt and a few pepper corns.
Cook until the veg are cooked, then crush a little with a potato masher or put in a liquidiser to finish.
See, no need for a stock cube! 🙂
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