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Due to football events, the two remaining summer farmers’ markets will take place in the fire department area, which is adjacent to the usual parking lot. It’s at the corner of Fremont Street and City Park Drive. Please use the City Park Drive entrance.
Got green tomatoes? Following is a great way to enjoy them.
Roasted Green Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 to 2 jalapeños
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°. Toss together the green tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes. In an eight-quart stockpot over medium heat, add the onions, jalapeños and garlic with the butter and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook until the onions have slightly caramelized, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes and stir to combine about 1 minute. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes and stock to the pot and bring to a boil. When the soup comes to a full boil, toss in the fresh basil leaves and wilt over medium heat. Simmer for 8 minutes. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth, ensuring that the basil leaves are entirely pureed into soup. An immersion blender can also be used. Enjoy!
The Lander Valley Farmers Market takes SNAP. Stop by the market booth for details.
Do you want to get involved with the market? LVFM is seeking two volunteers per week to help out. It’s a really fun way to spend a Saturday morning. For more information, or to sign up, visit Lander Connected at https://app.vomo.org/project/5ed5131bcb413.
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Grab your mask and come to Lander City Park on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for a fun, community event featuring the best of Fremont County’s producers and artists.
