I have
to admit, recently I have been feeling in a little bit of a blogging
rut. Lack of inspiration, energy and time has left me drumming my
fingers on the laptop and searching my pantry aimlessly, waiting for
something to jump out at me that will fill me with a delicious meal
and a renewed enthusiasm to write and share. I think it happens to
all of us at some point (whether you are a blogger or not), even the
most diehard food enthusiast gets stuck from time to time on that age
old question “what's for dinner”. Monday night was no exception.
Wee One was fed and Hubby was away for the week so it was just me
wondering what to eat. I scoured the fridge and decided it was time
to use up the asparagus that had been sitting there for the best part
of a week and so I decided to opt for a light and delicious Asparagus
Soup this time adding a handful of fresh basil at the last moment for
an extra fresh Summer flavour.....it got me thinking and my taste
buds tingling. Unable to resist the idea of a soup that was warming
and filling yet so light and summery I started looking at what else I
had that I could eat with the soup and I came up with my new
favourite Bruschetta! Grilled and lightly scorched ciabatta, soft,
sweet and mellow roasted garlic topped with creamy Boursin cheese and
fresh juicy vine-ripened tomatoes mixed with a crisp spring onion and
lots of fresh basil. A little dried chilli added a touch of spice and
I finished the whole thing off with a good pinch of Maldon salt and a
drizzle of Crema di Balsamico.....heaven! It was just what I needed
and so good that I knew I would be having the same thing for lunch
the next day.....now all I need is a little sun and it really would
feel like Summer!
Asparagus
& Basil Soup
This
is just my usual recipe for Asparagus soup (minus the cream) with a
small handful of fresh basil leaves added in at the last moment
before blitzing. The result is light, fragrant and completely
delicious and the addition of the basil helps keep the soup vibrant
green....win-win!
My
new favourite Bruschetta
