Miscellaneous with soup

4 whl fryers 2 x Leeks , quartered 4 x Carrots , largely dice 2 x Red onions with skins left on, quartered 2 x Bay leaves 1 bn Parsley , stems removed 8 x[...]

1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 head of cauliflower , cut into florets 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 leeks , cleaned and sliced 2 sprigs of fresh thyme Water Salt and pepper[...]

1 2/3 lbs pumpkin , peeled, cut into chunks 6 large tomatoes , halved 1 onion , thickly sliced 4 -5 garlic cloves , peeled 4 fresh rosemary sprigs 4[...]

3 ounce extra thick bacon , roughly, diced or possibly 3 ounce salt pork, roughly, diced     butter 1 med onion 1 x celery , stalk, diced 2 lrg carrot , diced[...]