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Winter Warmer SPICY TOMATO AND BEAN SOUP RECIPE Recipe supplied by our friends at Just Trading Scotland INGREDIENTS 2 tins of chopped tomatoes 2 tins of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 500ml chicken stock 2 garlic cloves, crushed Juice of one large lemon 2 tablespoons of Meru Herbs Hot Chilli Pesto METHOD 1. Put the tomatoes, beans and stock in a food processor (in batches in necessary) and pulse briefly until coarsely chopped but not smooth. Meru Herbs is a female-led organisation in rural Kenya and is dedicated to fair trade principles, with a clear mission to empower women, alleviate poverty and improve standards of living. This forward-thinking organisation gives smallholder farmers the opportunity to sell their produce and improve their income by supplying directly to Meru Herbs. Up to 100 local women are employed to prepare fruits and herbs, and make the most amazing, all-natural sauces and jams. They’re the seriously delicious store cupboard essentials you’ll wonder how you ever did without.
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2. Transfer into a saucepan and add the crushed garlic, lemon juice and hot chilli pesto and heat to just below boiling. 3. Thin with boiling water if necessary. Season, then serve. Please note, the Chilli Pesto is hot! Use less or more to suit your taste. SHOP HOT CHILLI PESTO
