How to make the perfect vegetable soup and the common mistakes to avoid

And Darina Allen's foolproof hack to delicious soup, every time

Once you've mastered the technique, you can look forward to the best soup, every time.

Prep like a chef

Gather your vegetables and wash them before chopping them into uniform sizes. They don't have to be perfect little squares, but they should all be cut into chunks that are as equal as you can slice. That will ensure that all of your vegetables will be cooked at the same time.