Oatmeal Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:
1 fl oz (30ml) (2tbsp) Sunflower Oil
2 Medium Onions, chopped
2 Sticks of Celery, chopped
8oz (225g) Potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 Medium Carrots, chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic (optional)
3oz (75g) Flahavan’s Irish Oatmeal
8oz (225g) Can of Tomatoes
2 Vegetable or Chicken Stock Cubes
50 fl oz (1.5 Litre) Water
Salt and Pepper

Method:
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the vegetables and stir in the oil until evenly coated.
2. Add the oatflakes and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, stock cubes and water and bring to the boil.
4. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
5. Blend, season and serve.
6. Garnish with cream and chopped parsley.