Hearty Vegetable Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Soften the base

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

2. 2

   Add the root vegetables

   Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Stir to coat in the oil and cook for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour in the stock

   Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer

   Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes and carrots are just tender.

5. 5

   Add courgette and beans

   Add the courgette and cannellini beans. Simmer for a further 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Finish and serve

   Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a drizzle of good olive oil.