Vegetable soup is an easy way to increase your daily intake of vegetables, as well as being a money-saver as you can throw in any mix of leftover vegetables each week.
This recipe has a good quantity of fat, protein and fibre which will keep us feeling full for longer, making it an ideal rest day recipe.
Health Benefits
Vegetable soup is rich in nutrients that can be lacking if you are not a regular vegetable eater. This soup is packed with fibre, iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium!
Expert Tips
Turn this recipe into a light pre-exercise snack by adding in some homemade bread.
Equipment
Hand blender
Large pan
Ingredients
3Onion(chopped)
4clovesGarlic(chopped)
2tspButter (or coconut oil)
2Leeks(thinly chopped)
1Courgette(chopped)
1Carrot(peeled and chopped)
1Head of broccoli(chopped)
½Head of cauliflower(chopped)
1cubeChicken stock
1000mlWater
2tbspCrème Fraiche(or cream)
Salt and pepper
2
Instructions
In a large pan, melt butter and sweat the onions and garlic for 10 minutes.
Add leeks and sweat for a further 5 minutes before adding the remaining vegetables.
Cover the vegetables with stock, adding a little extra water if necessary.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables become tender.
Blend the vegetable to a smooth consistency using a hand blender. (If you are using a large food blender, allow to cool before blending. You should never blend hot liquid in a blender).
Add cream or crème Fraiche, and season to taste.
Notes
1 portion of "Vegetable Soup" is equivalent to 1380g.