Mediterranean Food and Drink Ideas

Veggie (Mediteranean) Vegetable Soup

This is a typical Mediterranean soup. The Mediteranean is an area which surrounds that sea and the dishes or recipes from the area are typically have a high content of vegetable or fish.
For US to UK equivalents see this rough guide

Recipe Ingredients:

• Butter - 50gm
• Leek - 1
• Water
• Flour - 1/4 cup
• Broccoli - 400 gm
• Carrots - 3
• Zucchinis Sliced - 2
• Red pepper Sliced - 1

Method:

In a frying pan add butter and once the butter is melted add the leek to the pan. Fry for 10 mins. Add the flour to the leeks and fry for 2-3 mins and add the vegetable stock and water to the pan and boil for 15-20 min on medium heat.

Once the soup starts to thicken, add the rest of the vegetables and cook for 15 mins on medium heat. Once the vegetables are cooked and become soft. Turn off the heat and serve.

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For US to UK equivalents for food weights and measurements see this rough guide

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