Summer Pistou

Summer Pistou

Summer Pistou

Summer Pistou

Ingredients

  • Rapeseed Oil – 1 tbs
  • Leek – 2 finely chopped
  • Courgettes – 1 large
  • Vegetable Stock – 1L
  • Cannellini Beans – 400g
  • Green Beans – 200g
  • Tomatoes – 3 chopped
  • Garlic Clove – 3 chopped
  • Basil – Small pack
  • Parmesan – 40g

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the leeks and courgette for 5 mins to soften.
  2. Pour in the stock, add three-quarters of the haricot beans with the green beans, half the tomatoes, and simmer for 5-8 mins until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Meanwhile, blitz the remaining beans and tomatoes, the garlic and basil in a food processor (or in a bowl with a stick blender) until smooth, then stir in the Parmesan.
  4. Stir the sauce into the soup, cook for 1 min, then ladle half into bowls or pour into a flask for a packed lunch.
  5. Chill the remainder.
  6. Will keep for a couple of days.

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