I am not, but I love this creamy Cheesy Cauliflower Soup. This hearty and creamy soup ... celery and chicken stock to the ...

This is to take the astringency from the onions and stop the flavour from being raw and overwhelming the slow cooker soup. Once finished in the microwave, empty the dish into the slow cooker.

This simple soup can be made overnight for a tasty lunch ... for 5–7 minutes until softened then transfer to the slow cooker. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, lentils, tomatoes, stock, thyme ...

For a thicker soup, add 2–3 tablespoons cornflour mixed with a little water at the same time as the milk or cream. You will need a slow cooker that holds at least 4 litres/7 pints for this recipe.