Ben makes yummy tomato soup using fresh tomatoes from his garden, which he tops with (freshly-picked) green bean salad and a cottage cheese toasty. Fresh and tasty!
TOMATO SOUP AND CHEESE TOASTIES |
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| SOUP 10 fresh tomatoes (large) 1 onion diced 2tsp garlic diced 1C chicken stock 1Tbsp olive oil Fresh Basil Salt and pepper 50ml cream 1Tbsp butter |
SOUP 1. Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 8 seconds then strain into a colander. 2. Allow to cool for a few minutes then peel 3. Fry off the onion and garlic in olive oil and add salt and pepper. 4. Add the peeled tomatoes and basil to the pan 5. Add chicken stock to the tomatoes and place a lid on. 6. Turn down to a simmer, leave to cook until the tomatoes are soft. 7. To finish stir in the cream and butter until the butter has melted. 8. The soup can then be served chunky or you can puree it with a blender for a smoother soup. |
| TAOSTIE 1 sourdough/ day old bread 4 Tbsp cottage cheese Chives Olive oil Salt and pepper |
TAOSTIE Slice bread Spread on a spoonful of cottage cheese Sprinkle with chives, salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil Grill in the oven for approx 5mins until golden brown |
| TO SERVE Beans Chives and parsley Toastie Parmesan cheese |
TO SERVE: 1. Slice the beans and blanch in boiling water 2. Mix with a little chopped parsley, chives, olive oil and seasoning. 3. Ladle the soup into individual bowls and Place the toastie on top of the soup 4. Sprinkle over the bean salad. 5. Grate over parmesan cheese. |