Add all the ingredients to your soup maker. I like to add the stock pot directly to the soup maker followed by hot water up to the MAX line.
Set off on smooth.
At the end of the soup maker cycle, serve the soup and season according to taste.
Optionally top with fresh herbs, croutons, a swirl of cream or some grated cheese.
Notes
This soup is suitable for freezing. Once it has cooled down, transfer to an airtight container and put in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days or portion it up and put in the freezer for up to 3 months.