Use-up French bean, etc. Soup

Name: How to cook Use-up French bean, etc. Soup - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

John A

Use-up French bean, etc. Soup

Yesterday’s fresh greengroceries delivery meant that I had some French beans plus a few other bits and pieces slightly past their best. This soup can be whizzed smooth but we prefer with this type to leave the vegetables in bite-sized chunks. So, another almost-free meal for the colder weather. #WastenotWantnot #lunch

Ingredient

Food ration :

3-4 servings

Cooking time :

40-45 minutes including prep

2 tbsp

rapeseed oil (cold-pressed recommended)

onions, roughly chopped

2 cloves

garlic, chopped

red chilli, chopped

2 sticks

celery, sliced

150 g

French beans, in 2.5cm pieces

potatoes, diced

carrots, diced

50 ml

sherry (optional)

2 tbsp

tomato purée

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 litre

vegetable stock (in the absence of any homemade stock I used “Marigold” powder)

1 tsp

dried rosemary

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

In a stock pot or large saucepan fry the onion on a medium-high heat for 3 minutes, only stirring to avoid sticking.

* Step 2

Gently stir in the garlic, then the chilli and fry for a further minute. Add the celery, stir gently but thoroughly and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

* Step 3

Add the French beans, potatoes and carrots and cook for a further 2 minutes. Gently spoon the vegetables to the side of the pan and add it the optional sherry if using.