25g (1oz) margarine 1 large onion, finely chopped 50g (2oz) medium oatmeal 2 tsp Marmite 575ml (1 pint) boiling water 300ml (1/2 pint) soymilk salt and lemon pepper 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Melt the margarine in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook slowly until softened but not brown. Add the oatmeal and cook for a few seconds.
Dissolve marmite in the boiling water and add to the pan. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, then cover and simmer slowly for 30 minutes. stir the soup from time to time.
Add the soymilk to the soup, then blend until smooth in a liquidiser or food processor. Season to taste with the salt and lemon pepper and add the parsley. Reheat if necessary and serve.
