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Intro
I have been making this soup for years. Its quick, easy, cheap and tasty. Think first starting making it as a snack when friends came round. The pesto takes it to a pretty special place. My kids really like it too which is a bonus. As usual the key is in the stock and always best to make your own. You will need a blender and food processor.
What you need
- Red Peppers 2/3
- Garlic 2/6cloves (depending how garlicky you want it)
- Red Onion (1 large)
- Chickpeas (1 can) or can use dried ones and soak & cook them.
- Onion (1 large chopped)
- Pasata (1 large bottle)
- Veg stock (homemade if you can 1 pint)
For the pesto
- Basil (Good handful 6/12 leaves, not dried it wont work)
- Lemon (rind grated and juiced)
- Olive Oil (good glug)
- Parmesan Cheese (amount depends on individual taste)
- Pepper
How to do it
1) Fry the chopped onions in a little oil until soft in large pan
2) add garlic and chopped peppers
3) add the chickpeas, pasata and stock.
4) Simmer for about 10/15mins then blitz in a food processor.
For the pesto
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blitz.
Enjoy!!!!!!
