Bogeyman Soup

A gorgeous green healthy soup that’s full of nutritious vegetables, which the kids might not usually like to eat – just don’t tell them what’s in it!

Bogeyman Soup

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 leeks washed and sliced
  • 250 g broccoli broken into florets
  • 250 g potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 600 ml 1 pint vegetable or chicken stock
  • 100 g spinach washed
  • 300 ml ½ pint semi-skimmed milk
  • Ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put the leeks, broccoli and potatoes into a large saucepan and add the stock.
  • Heat until just boiling, then turn the heat down. Cook over a lowheat with the lid on for 15-20 mins or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the spinach and cook gently for another 2-3 mins, until the leaves wilt down.
  • Blend the soup to a puree using a hand-held stick blender, ortransfer it to a food processor or blender and whizz until smooth. Add the milk and reheat gently, seasoning with ground black pepper. Serve.

Notes

Top tip: You can use vegetable or chicken stock cubes, or concentrated stock from a jar, following the instructions to make up the correct strength for 600ml (1 pint) of water. Cover, cool and refrigerate the soup, using it within 3 days of making and re-heat thoroughly before serving.