Smoky Vegetable Minestrone with Tomato-Basil Elixir

Method

1. In a pot, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
2. Add the onion and sweat it (do not brown).
3. Add the celery and carrots, continue sweating.
4. Add diced zucchini and a little tomato.
5. Add the potatoes, which have been rinsed in water to remove starch.
6. Add two basil leaves and a few pieces of parsley.
7. Add a pinch of salt.
8. Pour in the vegetable broth and cook (using the boiling function if available).
9. Meanwhile, grill leeks, endive, and cherry tomatoes on a griddle with a little oil and salt.
10. To serve, place the cooked minestrone vegetables in a bowl and add some broth.
11. Top with the grilled vegetables.
12. Add some marinated shallot.
13. Drizzle with the tomato-basil elixir.