CassieNoticing a trend?
I recently took the liberty of watching some Gordon Ramsey videos, and found myself teeming at the glorious EFFORT and PRECISION that goes into legitimate cooking. I am making it a goal to better my cooking ability, feeling called to it in the way it teaches patience and selflessness. I want to make my boyfriend’s favourite meals exactly the way he likes them; I want to make my own favourite breakfasts the way they’re supposed to be made. I want to make my sister’s favourite cupcakes beautifully and artistically, so that she can see the love that goes into them and that we can enjoy them together.
I am currently making my way through a soup challenge, embarking upon dishing out the classics. Check out my most recent post for my own homemade chicken noodle soup!
Today, adding to the collection, is a homemade tomato pesto soup.
This soup would make a delicious side to a grilled cheese or other lunch sandwich, or pair alongside a hearty salad. It would also do well as a first course for a dinner party. I am not usually a fan of tomato soups, but with some heavy-handed seasoning and patient simmering, I found this final product delicious– hence my sharing it with you!
Tomato Pesto Soup (recipe serves one as a side)
Ingredients
1/4 plum tomato, sliced
1/3 cup canned, diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp chopped onion
2 Tbsp finely diced green pepper
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cilantro
2/3 cup vegetable broth
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 clove garlic, pressed
2 cashews
2 tsp grapeseed oil
handful fresh arugula
2 tsps nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese
Method
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In blender, place all tomatoes, onion, pepper, basil, oregano, and cilantro. Puree until smooth. Transfer to pan and add vegetable broth and salt and pepper. Bring to a slow boil;, stirring occasionally; reduce heat immediately. Simmer about 5 minutes.
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To make pesto, add garlic, cashews, oil, and arugula to blender and puree until smooth.
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To serve, place soup in a bowl and add pesto to the centre. Garnish with cheese.
As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. JOSHUA 24:15
