Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

Prep ?? minutes, cook ?? minutes

50g unsalted butter

3 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

medium red onion, diced

stick of celery, diced

2 medium carrots, peeled & diced

300g potatoes, peeled & diced

450g spinach

1l chicken or veg stock

125ml semi skimmed milk

125 ml single cream

1/2 tsp mixed herbs

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

Add butter, olive oil, and garlic to a large pot on medium heat

Once butter is completely melted, add red onion, celery, carrots, and potatoes. Cover and simmer for around 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft

Add spinach to pot, cover and simmer until kale is fully softened (~ 5 min)

Once softened, remove 1/2 of mixture and add to a blender or food processor. Blend, then add back into the pot

Add the stock, milk and single cream, mixed herbs, onion powder, black pepper, and salt, cover, and simmer for another ~15min

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months

You can also add protein of your choice, e.g. Quorn, chicken, sausage, fish if desired