Tomato and borlotti bean soup
From CRSWiki
By Linda
Tomato and borlotti bean soup
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Ingredients and amounts
- 1 can chopped tomatoes in juice
- 1 can borlotti beans, drained (This is a pinkish-brown kidney bean. Cannellini is a good substitute)
- 1 small onion and 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil, half a teaspoon marjoram, a pinch of basil, a teaspoon tomato paste, pepper to taste.
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Instructions and comments
1. Sauté onion and garlic gently in oil till soft; add tomatoes, drained beans, seasoning and half a can of water. Puree the mixture in a blender. Reheat and serve. This amount will serve 2.
2. You can top this with low fat natural yogurt or a little grated reduced fat cheese.
3. This freezes really well.
4. Convert to mediterranean fish stew by adding chunks of fish and simmering 5 minutes till the fish is done, then add a few chopped olives.
