Mediterranean vegetable puree recipe

• 100 g (3.5oz) red onion, peeled and chopped
• 150 g (5.3oz) courgette, diced
• 100 g (3.5oz) yellow pepper, deseeded and diced
• 175 g (6.2oz) aubergine, diced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 200 ml (7fl oz) unsalted vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 30 g (1.1oz) cheddar cheese, grated

1. Put all of the ingredients except the basil and cheese into a saucepan.
2. Cover with a lid, bring up to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
3. Add the basil then blend everything until smooth.
4. Stir in the cheese until it is all melted.

red onion, courgette, yellow pepper, clove garlic, tomatoes, tomato puree, fresh basil, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/46780/mediterranean-vegetable-pure-recipe (may not work)