2 red capsicums2 tbsps. olive oil1 onion chopped2 garlic cloves crushed2 stalks celery chopped1 carrot chopped2 x 410 g can chopped tomatoes750 mls vegetable stockparmesan toasts125 g butter softened¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (25 g)2 tblsps chopped fresh chives plus extra to serve2 garlic cloves crushed1 baguette cut diagonally into 1cm-thick slices
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We deliver organic capsicum — along with the rest of our seasonal range — in boxes from $44.50.
Thursday & Friday across Central Victoria, or collect in Castlemaine. Family run, 20+ years.
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Quarter capsicums and remove seeds and membranes. Grill skin-side up to blacken skins. Seal in a sandwich bag and let stand for 5 minutes. Scrape off skins.
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrot. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Add tomatoes and stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add capsicums. Cool slightly.
Puree soup in batches. Return soup to saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until hot.
Meanwhile, to make parmesan toasts, combine butter, parmesan, chives and garlic in a bowl. Spread over one side of baguette slices.
Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Garnish soup with chives. Serve with toasts.
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