Hi Thanks for the quick reply - like the sound of this but my mum who is coming for lunch hates parsnips.

It is so cold here today in Wirral it is defibnately 'soup weather'

The one I can remember is carrots, onions, courgettes, tinned toms and vegetable stock - just can't remember the quantities.

Will have a go at it and see what its like.
Thanks Irene