Summer Veg Pistou Soup

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while providing a neutral flavor.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is gluten-free and often cheaper than specialty pastas.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Frozen tomatoes can be more affordable and still provide flavor.

white beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Canned kidney beans are often cheaper and provide similar texture.

Heat a good glug of rapeseed oil in a large pot.

Add the finely sliced leeks and sauté until softened.

Stir in the diced courgettes and cook for a few minutes.

Pour in the boiling vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

Add the drained cannellini beans and frozen green beans, cooking until heated through.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and crushed garlic, cooking until the tomatoes are soft.

Add a handful of fresh basil and stir to combine.

Serve hot, optionally drizzled with sweet chilli sauce.

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