spicy vegetable soup

Method

• step 1

  Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Once cooked drain, pour boiling water over them to remove excess starch, and leave to cool

• step 2

  In a hot pan of a little sunflower oil, add chopped potatoes. Add all other ingredients except for the water, vegetables and pasta and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add a small dash of the water until a thick sauce develops from the spices. Add the sliced garlic and seasoning and cook for 5-8minutes.

• step 3

  Add the vegetables, and coat in the thick sauce. Add the water (gradually add the water throughout the recipe depending on how thick/thin you want your soup).

• step 4

  Once the veg and potatoes are soft, turn the heat off and allow to cool for 2-3minutes. In a food processor add the mixture gradually until it becomes smooth. Add more water here if its too thick.

• step 5

  Once all the mixture has been processed, return to a saucepan and heat the soup through. Add the cooked pasta, combine ingredients and cook until hot.

• step 6

  Serve in a bowl accompanied with chunky crusty bread and butter.