Simply Souperlicious – Soupe au Pistou

Ingredients

• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium sized onion, finely diced
• 2 green celery sticks, finely chopped
• 1 medium sized carrot, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 150g turnip or parsnips, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 150g squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into small cubes
• 60g fennel bulb, finely chopped (include some of the fronds)
• 80g cannellini beans (you could also use haricot or flageolet beans)
• 2 medium sized savoy cabbage (or any dark green cabbage) leaves, finely shredded
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 litre water (if the soup gets too thick, add a little more)