Mediterranean Soup
Shop-bought soups are not always as healthy as they appear, so I always make my own. You will love this recipe; it’s simply bursting with flavour. Some are a little nervous about making soup from scratch, but it is one of the easiest things to make.
SERVES
5
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
5
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
35
MINUTES
Ingredients
For the croutons: 2 slices of white bread, crusts off and cut into cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
For the soup: 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 large red pepper, cut into small cubes
3 tomatoes, quartered
1 stick of celery, cut into small cubes
3 garlic cloves, whole
2 tbsp olive oil
2-3 sprigs of thyme
400ml vegetable or chicken stock
100ml fresh cream
Handful of fresh basil leaves
A few sprigs of fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
For the croutons: 2 slices of white bread, crusts off and cut into cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
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