Eat your Vegetables Day

There are so many things to consider when it comes to improving your life and having a balanced and healthy diet. You have a lot to think about when it comes to making the most of what you put in your body, and this is something that you need to make sure you get right.  There are so many factors that play a role in helping you to have a healthy and balanced diet, and one of the best things to keep in mind here is to ensure you eat your vegetables as much as you possibly can.

Make the most of Eat Your Vegetables Day, and check out our delicious Spicy Carrot and Potato Soup recipe below:

1285KJ/307Kcal per serving

Ingredients (Serves 6)

• 2 white onions, peeled
• 7 medium carrots
• 4 sticks celery
• 1 kg potatoes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 50g vegetable bouillon paste, prepared with water as per pack instructions          
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander, to serve

Method

1. Roughly dice or chop all the vegetables and spray a soup saucepan with a light oil. Gently sauté the vegetables for 10 minutes, then add all the spices allow to cook for a further few minutes.
2. Add the vegetable stock to your saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 30 minutes or until all the vegetables are cooked.
3. Liquidise everything and reheat before serving.
4. Season to taste and garnish with fresh coriander.