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Unit 3- B

Woman: You were going to tell me about making soup, weren’t you?

Man: Oh, yes, I was. Well, this one’s my absolute favourite, and it’s so easy!

W: It’d better be - I’m not much good at cooking.

M: Aren’t you? Oh, well, this is really simple. Let’s see - you need a large onion, or a couple of small ones, er, two carrots, a couple of courgettes, a few tomatoes, um, two or three potatoes, and a small piece of chicken. OK?

First, cut the chicken up and fry it gently in some oil or butter, in a large pan, for a few minutes.

W: Right.

M: Then chop up the vegetables into small pieces and add them to the chicken. Cook them all together for a bit longer. Keep them moving about with a wooden spoon, so they don’t stick and burn.

Then add about half a litre of water and bring it to the boil. Add pepper and salt, and turn the heat down.

W: How long do I leave it cooking then?

M: Mmm, 40 minutes to an hour. It makes a really thick, warming, winter soup. If you like, you can sprinkle grated cheese on top, or stir in some yogurt just before serving it.

W: Oh, sounds delicious! I must try it.