Mary Flahavan’s oatmeal vegetable soup

• 1 fl oz (30ml)  (2tbsp) Sunflower Oil
• 2 Medium Onions, chopped
• 2 Sticks of Celery, chopped
• 8oz (225g) Potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 Medium Carrots, chopped
• 2 Cloves of Garlic (optional)
• 3oz  (75g) Flahavan’s Irish Oatmeal
• 8oz  (225g) Can of Tomatoes
• 2 Vegetable or Chicken Stock Cubes
• 50 fl oz (1.5 Litre) Water
• Salt and Pepper

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the vegetables and stir in the oil until evenly coated. Add the oatflakes and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, stock cubes and water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
3. Blend, season and serve.
4. Garnish with cream and chopped parsley.

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