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Phase 3 Recipes

Vegetable & Garlic Soup

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Course Lunch, Main Course
Keyword Phase Three, Vegetarian
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 Large brown onion, chopped
  • 2 Large sticks celery, including tops, chopped into chunks
  • 10 Brussels sprouts
  • 12 Mushrooms cut into quarters
  • 1/2 Head broccoli, chopped
  • 1/4 Cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 Small turnip peeled & chopped
  • 1 Zucchini, chopped into cubes
  • 4 Cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp Chilli paste (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Curry powder
  • 2 tsp Massel chicken stock powder
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Dried mixed herbs

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients (except zucchini), into a large saucepan and
    cover with water. Stir the contents as you bring them to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and simmer a further 20-30 minutes (zucchini
    should not become mushy).
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Serve while still chunky and sprinkle with black pepper.

Notes

This soup is ideal for the cooler months is easy to digest and
provides an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
It is also suitable for freezing.