Ingredients: (Serves 4)  

1 tbsp oil

1 onion, chopped

450g/1 lb carrots, chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

850ml/ 1½ pts vegetable stock

2 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt, pepper

Fresh cream to serve

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add onion and cook for 4-5 mins until soft.

2. Add carrots and garlic and continue cooking for another 2 mins.

3. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 15-20 mins, then blend.

4. Add parsley, salt and pepper and more stock if required.

5. Serve with some fresh cream.