The Vegetarian Society Cookery School also suggests:
- Using parsnip instead of potato.
 - Making a simple stew by adding tins of tomatoes and chickpeas.
 
 
          
          
          
            
            Serves: 2
            
            
            Time to prepare:  10 mins
            
            
             Time to cook:  35 mins
            
            Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
          
          
          
            
              
            
          
          
          
            Ingredients
            
            
            
              
                - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 
              
                - ½ onion, peeled and chopped
 
              
                - 1 leek, washed, trimmed and chopped
 
              
                - 500ml light vegetable stock
 
              
                - 1 small baking potato, peeled and cut into cubes
 
              
                - 1 handful frozen peas
 
              
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
            Instructions
            
              - Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan and fry the onion and leeks until soft.
 - Add the stock and potato and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
 - Add the peas and bring back to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
 - Cool slightly and blend with a food processor. Season to taste.
 
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