Name: The Ultimate Easy Granny Soup Recipe
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Ingredients: 2 Carrots, grated; 1 Parsnip, grated; 1 Large Potato, cubed; 1 Leek, roughly chopped; 1 Stick of Celery, chopped; 1 Packet of Dried Soup Mix; 3 Chicken Stock Cubes; 1 Smoked Gammon Round, roughly chopped

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The Ultimate Easy Granny Soup Recipe

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 3 hrs Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 3 hrs 40 mins

Description

Introduction

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of traditional granny style soup to make you feel at home. Perfect for beating the cost of living crisis, this hearty and comforting soup is packed with nutritious vegetables and savoury smoked gammon. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook, someone looking to eat healthier, or simply a comfort food lover, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. This is a “no measure” recipe and if you have leftover vegetables it can easily be adapted to cater to the contents of your fridge.

Ingredients

2 Carrots, grated
1 Parsnip, grated
1 Large Potato, cubed
1 Leek, roughly chopped
1 Stick of Celery, chopped
1 Packet of Dried Soup Mix
3 Chicken Stock Cubes
1 Smoked Gammon Round, roughly chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Your Soup Mix

Optional: Start by soaking the packet of dried soup mix in water for 2-3 hours. This can be skipped but will result in a longer cooking time.

Step 2: Begin Cooking

In a large pot (or an instant pot if you have one), combine the soaked soup mix, chicken stock cubes, and smoked gammon. Cover the ingredients with a generous amount of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes (or pressure cook for 10 minutes), adding more water if needed.

Step 3: Add the Vegetables

Next, add the grated carrots, grated parsnip, cubed potato, and roughly chopped leek to the pot. Continue to boil for another 20 minutes (or pressure cook for 10 minutes).

Step 4: Check and Season

Ensure the soup mix is fully cooked. If necessary, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until all ingredients are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread and butter on the side.

Note

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Nutritious: Packed with vegetables and protein, this soup is a wholesome meal in itself.
Comforting: There’s something soul-soothing about a bowl of warm, homemade soup.
Versatile: You can easily tweak the recipe by adding your favourite vegetables or switching the gammon for another protein.

Conclusion

Granny soup is more than just a meal—it’s a hug in a bowl. Perfect when you need a pick-me-up, this soup brings the best of comforting flavours and nourishing ingredients together.

Why not give it a try this week? We promise you won’t be disappointed! And don’t forget to share your thoughts and pictures with us over on Facebook. Happy cooking!