step 1
Heat the oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic and cumin seeds and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
step 2
Prepare veg and add to pan. Heat for further 5 minutes to gain colour.
step 3
Add stock, bring to boil then simmer and cover for 20 mins, or until vegetables are soft.
step 4
Add soup to blender and blitz. If you prefer chunkier soup, mash vegetables instead.
step 5
Put soup back into pan, heat mixture for 5 minutes, seasoning to taste. Serve with crusty bread or croutons.