Summer Pistou

Category: 

Vegetarian

Area: 

French

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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

Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the leeks and courgette for 5 mins to soften. 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.
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. Stir the sauce into the soup, cook for 1 min, then ladle half into bowls or pour into a flask for a packed lunch. Chill the remainder. Will keep for a couple of days.