Summer Pistou

VegetarianFrench
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

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.