Vegetable Soup - Irish Style

A thick vegetarian soup made from a selection of fresh vegetables. Suitable for any time of the year but designed for an Irish winter!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 turnip, peeled and diced
• 1 leek, sliced
• 1 cup water, or as needed
• 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
• 3 large potatoes - peeled and cubed
• ¼ cup dry potato flakes (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the carrots, potatoes, parsnip, turnip, leek and onion into a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender. Drain off water and puree vegetables in a blender or using a stick blender.

Step 2

Return the puree to the saucepan and stir in water to reach your desired thickness. Heat to a simmer and season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy.