Ingredients
handful of kale
1/2 large turnip
2 large carrots
4 medium potatoes
1 onion
1 small leek
1-2tbsp butter
3-4tsp of salt
2-3litres of water
herbs (optional)
Directions
- Wash, peel and chop all of the vegetables into small cubes and set aside. Slice up the kale and any other greens you are using.
- Melt the butter in a large pan and add all the vegetables into the butter. Cook down for 10-15minutes until golden in colour.
- Add in the salt and 2-3 litres of water, enough to cover the vegetables and a little over.
- Cook the soup on a medium simmer for 1hr 30minutes. Reduce the heat to a low simmer. You can keep the soup on a low simmer until ready to serve. Sprinkle the herbs in at this point too.
- Season and serve up into large bowls and serve with oatcakes and cheese or crusty bread.