MIXED VEGETABLE SOUP

butter/oil - 1 tbsp
onion - 1, chopped
potato - 1, chopped
chicken/veg stock - 6 cups
carrots - 2, chopped
courgette - 1, chopped
peas - 1/2 cup, frozen
salt
freshly ground pepper
parsley/coriander - 1 tbsp, chopped

1. heat oil and saute onion for a minute; add the potatoes and saute 3 minutes.
2. add the stock and simmer 5 minutes.
3. add the rest of the items and simmer till done.
4. adjust seasoning and serve garnished with parsley or coriander.