Spicy Root Vegetable soup

With all this cold weather at the moment, it SO is the time for soup. The heat of the spices in this one gives that little extra warmth too.

Ingredients:

Big glug of olive oil
1 large sweet potato, diced
1 white potato, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 parsnip, diced
1 leek, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1 pint of boiling water
Seasoning to taste


Heat the oil in a large heavy based pan. Put all of the vegetables into the pan and clamp the lid on. Stir occasionally but leave them to steam in the oil for about 15 minutes. Add the spices and stir well. Add the boiling water. Bring to the boil and then leave to simmer for about 20 minutes. Blend until smooth. Season to taste.

Hearty, warming and healthy. Perfect lunch option for this cold season.