Country harvest root vegetable soup

Step 1

Sauté - Put the olive oil and butter in a large heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, cook the onion and garlic for 2 minutes until the onion is softened.

Step 2

Add root vegetables, thyme and curry powder. Cook for three minutes stirring regularly, until the outside of the vegetables starts to soften.

Step 3

Simmer 15 minutes - Turn stove up to high. Add water, salt and pepper. Stir, then once it comes to a simmer, lower heat to medium high and simmer rapidly for 15 minutes (no lid) until all the vegetables are soft (check with knife).

Step 4

Stir in cream, simmer for 1 minute.

Step 5

Blitz - Remove from heat and use a stick blender to blitz until smooth. (Note 5 for blender) Adjust to taste - water to thin, salt and pepper if needed, extra cream for more indulgent.

Step 6

Serve in bowls. Drizzle with cream, pinch of curry powder, parsley and pepper. Serve with warm crusty bread!