Summer Pistou

Vegetarian French

Follow the exact measurements and instructions below.

Ingredients

Rapeseed Oil1 tbs
Leek2 finely chopped
Courgettes1 large
Vegetable Stock1L
Cannellini Beans400g
Green Beans200g
Tomatoes3 chopped
Garlic Clove3 chopped
BasilSmall pack
Parmesan40g

Instructions

Step 1: 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.

Step 2: 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.