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Vegetable Soup

Preparation: 15–20 minutes · Cooking: 30–35 minutes · Serves: 3–4 people

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Vegetable Soup

What you need

Ingredients

Ingredients for Vegetable Soup
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 potatoes, cut into small cubes
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 zucchini, cut into small pieces
  • 750 ml water, plus extra if needed
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Optional flavours

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Choose one, two or all three spices.

Equipment

Equipment for Vegetable Soup
  • Large saucepan with lid
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Grater
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring jug
  • Stick blender

Let’s make it

Step 1 — Vegetable Soup

STEP 1

Cook onion and garlic

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion and cook 3 minutes.

Add garlic for 1 minute.

Add chosen spices if using.

Stir for 30 seconds.

Step 2 — Vegetable Soup

STEP 2

Add the vegetables

Add potatoes, grated carrots and zucchini.

Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.

Pour in 750 ml water.

Add more water if needed to cover vegetables.

Step 3 — Vegetable Soup

STEP 3

Cook the soup

Bring to the boil.

Turn down the heat, put the lid on and cook gently for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Step 4 — Vegetable Soup

STEP 4

Blend a little

Turn off heat.

Let the soup cool as directed in the blender manual.

Blend briefly with a stick blender, leaving small vegetable pieces.

Add water if too thick.

Add salt & pepper to taste.

Serving and storage

  • Serve with wholegrain bread.
  • Optional: yoghurt, grated cheese or fresh herbs.
  • Keep soup slightly chunky, not fully smooth.
  • Refrigerate within 2 hours in shallow containers.
  • Store covered at 5°C or colder.
  • Use within 3 days.
  • Freeze up to 3 months for best quality.
  • Reheat until steaming hot throughout.
  • Base recipe is vegan and vegetarian.
  • Gluten-free only with suitable ingredients and preparation.
  • Toppings can add allergens.
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Recipe ©2026 Deaf Chef Ross. Check labels for allergens. Follow appliance and storage instructions. Times and servings are estimates. Images are illustrative. Sources: NSW Food Authority; Victorian Government. Generated by ChatGPT for Deaf Chef Ross (C)2026.