Vegetable Soup

Fri, 8 August 2025

Vegetable Soup

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30–40 minutes

Total Time: ~45–55 minutes

Ingredients:

? 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced

? 5 medium-sized carrots, peeled and sliced

? 1 medium-sized onion, chopped

? 1 clove of garlic, minced

? 750 ml vegetable stock

? 1 knob of butter (for cooking the onion)

? Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish

Method:

1. Prepare the vegetables:

• Dice the potatoes.
• Slice the carrots.
• Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
• Sauté the aromatics:
• In a large pot, melt the knob of butter over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
• Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Cook the vegetables:

• Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot.
• Stir to coat with the butter and aromatics for 2–3 minutes.

3. Add the stock:

• Pour in the 750 ml of vegetable stock.
• Stir and bring to a boil.

4. Simmer:

• Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.
• Simmer for 25–30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

5. Season and blend (optional):

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Leave chunky or blend for a smooth texture.

6. Serve:

• Ladle into bowls and garnish with herbs if desired.