Smokey Vegetable Soup

This Smokey Vegetable Soup came about quite organically when I was hankering for a bowl of soup for lunch. The intention was for a quick ‘fridge raid’ soup, using up all the vegetable odds and ends that were lurking about. Something like a minestrone or simple vegetable soup. However I was inspired to try some thing new once I saw the collection of vegetables I had. Corn, carrot, celery and capsicum had me reaching for smokey flavours and a new soup started to take shape.

I had the flavours of Spain or Mexico in mind but also wanted to keep things simple. And that’s what this soup is. Simple, delicious, fresh yet hearty. It a perfect example of what you can do with vegetables and some spices cooked together. And the best thing is it is super healthy as well – perfect for a quick lunch or easy family dinner.

I love this smokey vegetable soup just as it is. But it you like something a bit more substantial, top the soup with some shredded chicken or thinly sliced pork. Or if spicy is your thing, sprinkle over some fresh red chilli to serve!