Mutti’s ‘Soup-a’ Soup…

• YIELD: 12 cups (6 Servings)
• PREP: 10 mins
• COOK: 4 hrs 0 min
• READY IN: 4 hrs 10 mins

I posted a photo of this soup a few nights ago, and I have been asked at least 100 times for the recipe! It is my dear mum's soup- Shirley- who we affectionately call Mutti (German for 'Mother'). She takes care of me when I'm tired, overworked and can't be bothered cooking for myself. Whenever I visit her, she always has something delicious waiting for me. Thanks mum xx

Ingredients

• 1 tsp safflower oil
• 1 onion diced
• 3 celery stalks sliced finely
• 2 carrots diced
• 2 potatoes cubed
• 1/2 cup sweet potato diced
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes fresh or canned
• 850 ml water

Instructions

1. Heat the safflower oil in a large soup pot over a medium heat
2. Sauté the onions until soft; about 5 minutes
3. Add carrots and celery, and sauté for a further 5 minutes, stirring regularly
4. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine
5. Bring to a high boil, then drop the heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, topping up water as needed
6. Serve with crusty sourdough bread and cracked pepper

• COURSE: Soup
• SKILL LEVEL: Easy