Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 500      gram          brocolli chopped into florets
 250      gram          cauliflower chopped into florets
   1      medium        onion chopped
   1      medium        potato peeled chopped
     1/4  teaspoon      dried crushed herbs -- (of your choice)
                        -- optional
   2      small         stic  celery chopped
   1      clove         garlic crushed
   2      cups          water
   1      cup           skim milk
   4                    mint leaves finely chopped -- (4 to 5)
   1      teaspoon      butter
                        salt to taste
                        fresh ground pepper to taste

Preparation:

Heat butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onion, stir fry till soft. Add 11/2 cups water, potato, celery, brocolli and cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer till potato is tender.Add herbs. Blend mixture till smooth. Add cornflour paste. Return to pan. Stir on high heat till it comes back to boil. Allow to boil till thickened. Add salt to taste, fresh ground pepper, milk and parsley. Reheat before serving. Serve hot with soup sticks and butter. Making time: 25 minutes. Makes for: 4 Shelf life: Fresh piping hot