There are a number of good reasons to eat more local, seasonal food: - to reduce the energy (and associated CO2 emissions) needed to grow and transport the food we eat- to avoid paying a premium for food that is scarcer or has travelled a long way- to support the local economy

This is such a great filling and nutritious soup as you can use many left over vegetables that you have in your fridge as well as using up tins that are taking up space in your pantry.