Winter Vegetable Soup

Preparation Time: 15 minutes.              
Cooking Time: 28 minutes.                
Serves 4.

Ingredients :

1 tbsp oil
¼ cup chopped onions
2 bayleaves (tejpatta)
¼ cup chopped French beans
¼ cup carrot cubes
¼ cup potato cubes
¼ cup cauliflower florets
¾ cup shredded cabbage
¼ cup deseeded tomato cubes 
1 vegetarian seasoning cube, powdered
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the garnish

2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp grated processed cheese

Instruction

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and bayleaves and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
2. Add the French beans, carrots, potatoes and cauliflower and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add 4 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 20 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the cabbage, tomatoes, seasoning powder, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    Serve hot garnished with parsley and cheese.