Early Years  Class

The children in the Early Years enjoy healthy snacks on a regular basis.

They are supplied with a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables by Clementine in Broughty Ferry. Some of the produce the children have on a regular basis and some they have tried before. Most of the class are eager to try new fruits and vegetables. 

This term Clementines  has started supplying the Early Years with “Soup in a Bag”.  All the ingredients for the soup are supplied so that the children can help with the preparation of the soup and serve it to the others in the Eary Years. The smell of the cooking soup is wonderful and drifts around the lower corridors making others very envious. The children join together to try the soup they have made. They are encouraged to comment on what they have made and how it tastes.

Clementines and those in the Early Years are keen to share these delicious recipes.

 

Clementine’s Summer Garden Soup

Makes 4 portions

Ingredients

• 1 big or 2 small shallot    
• 1 big or 2 small cloves of garlic
• 1 medium courgette
• 1 round lettuce
• Bunch of chives
• Fresh basil
• 2 veggie stock cubes

You will also need a tablespoon of oil and 800ml of boiling water.

1. Warm the oil in the pot and boil the kettle1. Peel and slice the shallot and garlic, add to the warm oil and gently fry, without browning.
2. Finely slice the courgette and add to the pot. Stirring occasionally, continue to cook until the courgette is soft.
3. Now add the stock cubes and 800ml of boiling water.
4. Wash the lettuce, tear off all the leaves and add to the pot.
5. Snip the chives up, keep a few back for garnish and add the rest to the pot. Simmer gently for 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the basil – stalks included – to the pot just before you blend it until smooth.
7. Serve, using the remaining chives to garnish.
8. Enjoy!