750 ml (3 cups) water, for soaking
250 ml (1 cup) Pride soup mix
750 ml (3 cups) vegetable stock
250 ml (1 cup) soup vegetables
Salt

• Soak Pride soup mix in cold water for 2-3 hours. Add 3 cups water for every 250ml 1 cup of soup mix.
• Drain. Bring stock to a boil, add soup mix and cook for 30 minutes until soft. Stir 2-3 times while cooking.
• Add more boiling water or stock for a thinner soup. Add salt to taste.

Variation:
Add chicken or stewing beef at start of cooking process, and cook until both the soup mix and meat is soft.
Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for extra richness, a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Add your favourite vegetables at the start of the cooking process, like carrots and celery, for extra flavour and texture.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve in a bowl with a slice of crusty bread.