Use-up Apple & Mixed Vegetable Soup

John A
John A @JohnA
Essex

It had turned very cold and I fancied a warming, plant-based soup using leftover produce. We’re very keen on garlic but others might like to reduce its quantity. #WastenotWantnot

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Ingredients

30-35 minutes including prep
4-6 servings
  1. 2 tbspvegetable oil (cold-pressed recommended) or 1 tbsp oil and 1 knob butter if preferred but then the soup isn’t totally plant-based
  2. 1onion, in half-moon slices
  3. 1leek, thinly sliced
  4. 4 clovesgarlic, sliced
  5. 1 stickcelery, sliced
  6. 1large potato, peeled & diced
  7. 1parsnip, peeled and diced
  8. 2apples, peeled and diced
  9. 1 tspdried oregano
  10. 1 tspdried rosemary
  11. 1 lvegetable stock (I used “Marigold” powder)
  12. Salt
  13. Ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

30-35 minutes including prep
  1. 1

    In a stock pot or large saucepan bring the oil (or oil and butter) to a medium-high heat and fry the onion for 3 minutes, only stirring to avoid sticking.

  2. 2

    Add the leek and garlic and cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then stir in the celery and fry for a further minute.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining vegetables and apples, stir gently but thoroughly and then add the oregano, rosemary and stock. Bring to the boil, stir, cover and cook on a fast simmer for 25 minutes or until all the vegetables are cooked.

  4. 4

    Season to taste and leave as is or whizz to your desired consistency. We tend to leave the vegetables in chunks to eat. Serve piping hot with your choice of bread.

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John A
John A @JohnA
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Essex
I use fresh, locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients wherever possible and seek to avoid food waste with my “Use-up” recipes. #WastenotWantnotMy wife and I love travelling and exploring different cuisines but never under-estimate traditional British cooking: every country has something to offer, including in the field of home cooking. Cookpad UK Ambassador.
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