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How To make Summer Bean & Basil Soup

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SOUP:

1 lb Haricot beans, soaked
3 md Carrots, sliced thinly
3 ea Leeks, sliced thinly
3 md Potatoes, diced
3 ea Zucchini, sliced thickly
8 oz French beans, chopped
4 oz Elbow macaroni
Salt & pepper

BASIL SAUCE:

4 ea Garlic cloves, crushed
1 oz Basil leaves
1/4 pt Olive oil
Drain the soaked beans & place in a soup pot. Cover with fresh water & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer for 1 hour. Drain well. Add the carrots, leeks & potatoes to the cooked beans. Cover with 5 pints of cold water, bring to a boil & simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add the zucchini, French beans & macaroni with the salt & pepper. Return to the boil & simmer for 20 minutes. While the soup is cooking prepare the basil sauce. Mix the basil leaves & garlic in a blender. Gradually add the oil until you have a smooth paste. Servew separately with the hot soup. For a complete meal, serve with plenty of fresh home-made bread.

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