Vegan vegetable soup - quick, easy & tasty

Takes approx 45 mins - 1hr & feeds 6
Ingredients

• 2 x tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 x large Onion - chopped
• 2 x tablespoons mixed Herbs
• 2 x tablespoon Veggie or Chicken Stock Powder (we use Massel)
• 1 x large can of Tomatoes – chopped or diced
• 4 or 5 cups of assorted Vegetables – cubed and/or sliced to bite size (ie. carrots, celery, potato, zucchini, broccolini, broad beans....)
• 1.5 litres of Water (approx) *may need to add more water as it reduces
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 x tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 x large can of Chickpeas (well drained)
• Salt and Pepper to taste
  

Method

1. Heat large pan on medium heat
2. Add Oil
3. Add Onion and cook til opaque
4. Add mixed Herbs and Veg or Chicken Stock Powder and mix well
   
5. Add can of Tomatoes and 4 cups of Vegetables and mix well  
6. Add Water and gently bring to the boil
   
7. Reduce heat and add Worcestershire Sauce, Tomato Paste and Chickpeas and mix well
8. Simmer for approx. 30mins or until all vegetables are soft. (ie. if you want it to be ready quicker – cut vegetables smaller)
9. Add Salt and Pepper to taste
10. Add more water as needed
11. Serve hot with slices of crusty loaf
12. YUM