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Roughly chop all the veg
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Add a drizzle of regular cooking olive oil to a good size pot on medium heat
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Add the onions, leaks, celery and carrots, sauté for a few minutes
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Then add the potato and mushrooms, garlic and spices
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Keep stirring for a good 5 minutes while you boil some water
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Cover with enough boiling water, bring to the boil for 2 minutes then lower the heat to a simmer for half an hour
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Add salt (approx 1 tsp) and blitz smooth with a hand blender
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Add more water if necessary and check saltiness
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Sprinkle some dried or fresh herbs on top and enjoy with some fresh bread