Vegetable Soup

Serves 8.

Ingredients

• 2 cups pumpkin

• 1 cup cauliflower

• 1 zucchini

• 2 potatoes

• 1 red capsicum

• 1 litre water

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 2 teaspoons chilli

• 2 teaspoons parsley

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• ½ cup cottage cheese

• ¼ cup sour cream

Method

1. Dice vegetables and add to a large saucepan with paprika, chilli, parsley, salt, pepper and olive oil.

2. On medium heat, brown vegetables stirring regularly.

3. Add water to the pot and mix well. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir as needed.

4. Remove from heat and let cool.

5. Take out half of the remaining water and blend until smooth. Add cottage cheese and sour cream, blend again until well combined.

6. Serve or store for later.