Cream of Basil Soup with Vegetable Strips

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Ingredients for 4 portions
  • For the soup
  • 250 g QimiQ Classic, chilled
  • 2 Shallot(s), finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic clove(s), finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 600 ml Clear vegetable stock
  • 2 bunch(es) Basil, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • For the vegetable strips
  • 1 Carrot(s), finely shredded
  • 1 Leek, finely shredded
Method
1.
Fry the shallots and garlic in butter until soft, and dust with flour.
2.
Douse with the stock and reduce slightly.
3.
Add the basil and blend smooth.
4.
Season with salt and pepper.
5.
Finish with the cold QimiQ Classic and blend until frothy.
6.
Place the vegetable strips in the hot soup and allow to warm for a few minutes before serving.