Ingredients: (Serves 2-3)  
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
2 medium potatoes, chopped
250g/9oz frozen peas
1 clove garlic, crushed
600ml/1pt water
½ vegetable stock cube
Splash of milk
Salt, pepper

Method:
1. Melt the butter in a pan, add onion and cook gently for 3-5 mins.
2. Add carrots, potatoes, peas and garlic, pour in the water with the stock cube, cover and cook until all the vegetables are tender.
3. Blend the soup with a hand blender and add a splash of milk (depending how thick you want the soup). Season to taste and serve with bread.