| 1 | Melt the margarine in a large saucepan and saute the spring onions, carrot, turnip and potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes. |
| 2 | Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. |
| 3 | Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes. |
| 4 | Add the green beans and peas to the saucepan and cover and cook for a further 10 minutes. |
| 5 | Season to taste with salt and pepper. |
| 6 | Serve one portion of soup sprinkled with chives in a warm soup bowl. |
| 7 | To freeze the remaining soup cool quickly and transfer to three rigid containers. |
| 8 | Seal label and freeze for up to three months. |
| 9 | Defrost the soup and heat gently to serve. |
| 10 | preparation 15 minutes cooking 35 minutes. |