End of Summer Soup

September is here and all of the veggies at Lester’s Farm Market are in full swing! From broth to bean, this soup is 100% Lester’s Farm Market Veggies!

Ingredients:

• 6 Large Tomatoes, Green Stems Removed

• 1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Green Stems Removed.

• 2 Cups of Water

• 1 Tsp Salt

• 1 TBSP Pepper

• 1/4 Cup Basil, Finely Chopped

• 1 Cup of Swiss Chard, Chopped

• 1 Cup of Black Magic Kale, Chopped.

• 1 Cup Green Beans, Chopped

• 1 Cup Snow Peas, Chopped

• 1 Cup Spinach

• 1 Cup Snap Peas, Shelled from the Pod

• 1 Cup Potatoes, Cubed

• 1 Cup Spanish Onion, Chopped

Directions:

1. In a large pot boil 2 cups of water. Add the tomatoes and cover the pot. Let boil for 15-20 minutes. Add the basil, salt and pepper.

2. Remove the pot from heat and Let cool for 5 minutes. Using an immersion blender, blend the tomato mixture until smooth. At this point, if the mixture is too thick you may need to add extra water until it reaches a thick broth consistency.

3. Add the veggies to the pot and cover for 15-20 minutes on medium heat. Stir occasionally. Check to ensure your potatoes are fully cooked.

4. Remove from direct heat and serve immediately.

   Enjoy!