Hugh's Wastenot Soup

A simple, tasty soup using up less-than-perfect vegetables. Chop vegetables, simmer until tender, wilt salad greens, and blend until smooth.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 261.8 kcals 785.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 34.7 grams 104.2 grams
Fat 10.8 grams 32.5 grams
Protein 6.6 grams 19.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
3 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
50
g
Hummus
leftover, optional
GrainsCereals
3
slice
Bread
stale, for serving
Liquids
500
ml
Stock
or water, enough to cover vegetables
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
2
g
Curry Powder
optional, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Oil
for frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Carrot
peeled if desired, roughly chopped
1
piece
Onion
peeled, roughly chopped
1
piece
Potato
small, peeled and chopped
1
piece
Tomato
squishy, pulped using a grater
100
g
Salad Greens
one bag, washed

Steps

  • Roughly chop the carrot, onion, and potato.
  • Grate the tomato halves to extract pulp and discard the skin.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan and fry carrots and onions for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and potatoes to the pan.
  • Cover with water or stock and simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Add the salad leaves and cook for 3 minutes until wilted.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and curry powder if desired.
  • Blend the soup until smooth using a stick blender.
  • Stir in the hummus if using and adjust seasoning.
  • Fry the bread slices and serve alongside the soup.