Unislim Zero Unit Vegetable Soup
4 – 6 servings

500g chopped vegetables (any vegetables from the Zero Unit vegetable list)
1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
Crushed clove of garlic (optional)
1 tsp curry or chilli powder (optional)

Place all the ingredients into a large saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool. Liquidise and reheat before serving.
This soup tastes better when made a day in advance of eating.
To change the flavour, add a tin of tomatoes or alternate a dominant vegetable for a different taste.

Unislim Zero Unit Butternut Squash Soup
6-8 servings
1 whole butternut squash, peeled & deseeded
2 onions
2 carrots
2 sticks celery
2 cloves garlic
2 chicken or vegetable stock cubes made up with water, as per pack instructions
Chop all the vegetables into similar sized-pieces. Bring all ingredients to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are just soft. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper, and any herbs or spices of your choice. Allow to cool a little and liquidise.

Top Soup Tips
Use a good quality stock cube or powder, such as Marigold Swiss Bouillon
Both soups are suitable for freezing. Defrost thoroughly before heating, and do not refreeze once defrosted.