Serves 2

Ingredients

8oz carrot, peeled and diced
8oz parsnip, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped
1 bouquet garni
1 pint vegetable stock
salt and pepper

To serve

Fromage frais
Coriander leaves, chopped

Preparation method

1 Put all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for around 15 mins until the vegetables are tender.
2 Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then process the soup in a blender until smooth. (Discard the bouquet garni.)
3 Return to the heat and season with salt and pepper.
4 Serve with a swirl of fromage frais and a sprinkling of chopped coriander.