. Peel and wash all the vegetables, slice them.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the vegetables.
3. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on a low heat, stirring continuously.
4. Add salt and pepper and pour in 1 litre of very hot water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 25 minutes.
5. Chop the parsley in the mill and sprinkle over soup just before serving.
6. Add a spoon of fresh cream.
