A flavoursome vegetable soup suitable for syn free at slimming world!
- 2 medium onions finely sliced
- 2 sticks celery chopped
- 1/2 medium leek halved & sliced
- 1 packet passata
- 2-3 litres water
- 1/2 medium courgette quartered & sliced
- 1/4 small cabbage finely shredded
- 2 large handfuls round green beans chopped
- 1/2 medium yellow pepper chopped
- 2 medium carrots shaved
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons basil
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
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In a large saucepan, dry fry the onions until they start sticking to the pan, then add a splash of water. Repeat a couple of times until the onions are starting to change colour.
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Add the celery and leek and allow to cook until slightly browning, adding more water if necessary.
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Stir the passata in, then add the water, cover and allow to cook on a medium heat for ten minutes.
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Carefully add the courgette, cabbage and green beans, cover and cook for a further five minutes.
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The rest of the ingredients can now be added - yellow pepper, carrots, paprika, basil, oregano, garlic, black pepper and salt. Mix everything together, cover and cook on a low heat for a final ten minutes.
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Check the thickness of the soup is as desired (add a bit more water if you want it thinner, cook for a bit longer if you want it thicker). Check seasoning and adjust if necessary.
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Enjoy!
- Add any vegetables you have on hand - try different coloured peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, sweetcorn.
- For a thicker textured soup, grate the carrot and or/courgette.
- If you like spice, add some chilli flakes or hot chilli powder.
- Store refrigerated for up to five days.
