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Ingredients
Cheesy kumara toast
Method
1.Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add leek and onions, then reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until onion is caramelised. Add garlic and thyme, then cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in stock, then cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Season to taste.
Cheesy kumara toast
2.Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Place kumara on tray, toss with oil, season, then roast for 25 minutes or until tender. Preheat grill on high. Line a large oven tray with foil. Spread pesto over one side of kumara slices. Place kumara on foil-lined tray and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Grill for 2 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbling.
3.Serve soup with cheesy kumara toast and sprinkled with extra thyme leaves, if you like.
This can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, or freeze for up to one month.
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