With the summer bounty at our farmers market, plus a rainy grey day, soup was on the table for lunch today!
2 pints of mixed heritage cherry tomatoes, sliced and quartered if on the bigger side
a good splash of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
a good splash of White Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sliced red/green pepper
1/4 of a red onion, sliced
season with salt and pepper
Add to a pan and roast at 400 degrees in an air roaster oven for 30 minutes.
While roasting prep the other vegetables:
1 cup mixed green and yellow beans, cut to 1 inch pieces
3/4 cup chopped yellow zucchini squash - 1/4 inch thick pieces
3 small/medium sized swiss chard, stems chopped, and slice the greens into ribbons
big handful of chopped basil
4 cups chicken stock - homemade or store bought
Add the vegetables to a pot and lightly steam until tender.
When the roasted tomatoes and peppers are done, add 2 cups of the chicken stock to a food processor then the roasted veggies and blend until smooth. OR Add in the 2 cups of chicken stock to a dutch oven then the roasted veggies and blend with a stick blender until smooth. Pour in blended veggies and remaining 2 cups of chicken stock to the pot and add in the drained, lightly steamed vegetables, a big handful of chopped basil, season with salt and pepper, and turn on low to heat bringing to a light simmer.
Serve with fresh bread of choice or grilled cheese.