Warm yourself up with this tasty recipe as the cold winter nights seem to have suddenly appeared out of nowhere. It’s the perfect time to find all those favourite soup recipes, here is a yummy one to add to your collection utilising some popular winter vegetables.

Ingredients: (serves 4)

• 2 tsp oil

• 3 leeks sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 large cauliflower, chopped into large florets

• 1.5 litres (6 cups) vegetable or chicken stock – ideally home-made

How to make:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan or stockpot, then add leeks and garlic.

2. Cook over a medium heat until soft.

3. Add cauliflower and stock.

4. Cover and bring to the boil.

5. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes or until cauliflower is very soft.

6. Blend in a blender – do this in batches if necessary – or with a stick blender.

Serving tip:

Serve with a small dollop of lite sour cream or natural yoghurt and freshly chopped parsley.