Summer Pistou
Category: Vegetarian
Area: French
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.
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