Description Edit

Serves 4

Ingredients Edit

• 450g (1 lb) potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 2 sticks celery
• 200g (7oz)carrots
• 200g (7oz) mixed vegetables (parsnip, turnip, swede, cabbage)
• 1 can (400g / 16oz) * 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• soy sauce and black pepper to taste

Directions Edit

1. Scrub the potatoes, cut them into chunks and boil them for mashing.
2. Meanwhile, halve and slice the onion into thin half-moons.
3. Chop the celery into chunks.
4. Peel and chop the carrots and mixed vegetables.
5. Bring about 300ml (12 fl oz, 1½ cups) water to boil in a large saucepan then add all the prepared vegetables, cover and simmer gently until they are cooked.
6. Drain off any water from the vegetables and mix in the , tomato purée and herbs.
7. Season to taste, reheat and place into a warmed casserole dish.
8. When the potatoes are ready, mash them with salt and black pepper to taste, adding a little of their cooking water if needed.
9. Spread the mashed potatoes on top of the vegetable mix and place under the grill (broiler) until the potato topping is browned.
10. Serve at once.