Best 11 Soupe Au Pistou Vegetable Soup With Pesto Recipes

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Soupe au pistou, a classic Provencal vegetable soup, is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. Made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful pesto sauce, this soup is packed with nutrition and flavor. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to warm you up on a cold day, soupe au pistou is sure to hit the spot.

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SOUPE AU PISTOU (VEGETABLE SOUP WITH PESTO)



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The cookbook author and culinary historian Jessica B. Harris adapted this recipe from a meal she once had in the South of France at the home of James Baldwin, and it appears in her 2017 memoir, "My Soul Looks Back." It's a simple Provençal soup - French country cooking at its best - made with whatever vegetables are in season and brightened with generous spoonfuls of green pesto. You could use a vegetable stock or a light chicken stock instead of water, if you happen to have one, but there's no need: A good dollop of pesto will deliver a bright, garlicky flavor that permeates every bite.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tomato, cored
1 cup basil leaves
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounces Parmesan or Gruyère, grated
1 celery rib, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 leek, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
1 sprig thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 pound potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 pound zucchini or summer squash, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 pound string beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 pound kale, roughly chopped
1/2 pound fresh fava beans, shelled
3/4 cup small pasta shells

Steps:

  • Make the pistou: Purée the tomato, basil, parsley and garlic in a food processor. While the machine is running, drizzle in the oil. Add the cheese, and mix well, then transfer to a small bowl.
  • Make the soup: In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, add celery, carrot, leek, thyme and olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leek is starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and 8 cups water, and bring to a boil, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes, then stir in remaining vegetables and pasta. Cook uncovered until the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, and stir in about half the pistou. Taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with the rest of the pistou on the side, spooning it directly into the soup as needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 720 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

SOUPE AU PISTOU (VEGETABLE SOUP WITH PESTO)



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Yield 6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 small onion)
1 cup finely chopped carrot (about 3 large carrots)
1 cup finely chopped leek (about 2 leeks)
1 cup diced Yukon gold or red potato (about 2 small potatoes)
2 cup diced zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
5 cups vegetable broth (I recommend Better Than Bouillon)
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup whole grain orzo*
5 garlic cloves
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
juice 1 lemon
1/2 cup vegan parmesan**
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
pinch crushed red pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then cook for about 3 minutes. Next add the potatoes, zucchini, carrots, and leeks. Cook for about five more minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth, the water, tomato paste and the diced tomatoes with their juices. Turn heat to high to bring to a boil. Add the pasta, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes, until pasta and potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, make the pesto by placing all of the ingredients into a food processor or a blender then blend until smooth. Once the pasta is cooked and the vegetables are tender, add the drained and rinsed beans. Cook until heated through. Ladle the soup into bowls for serving then top with a tablespoon of the pesto and enjoy!

PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP: SOUPE AU PISTOU



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium leeks, dark green parts trimmed and discarded, light green and white parts thoroughly washed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
8 cups chicken stock
Salt
1 teaspoon whole black and white peppercorns
4 small sprigs fresh thyme
4 small sprigs fresh parsley
12 green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 medium garlic cloves, peeled
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
4 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
6 to 8 slices French bread, about 1/4-inch thick
Olive oil
6 to 8 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and saute just until they start to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute about 1 minute more. Add the carrots and celery and continue sauteing until the vegetables deepen in color but have not yet begun to brown, 3 to 4 minutes more. Pour the stock into the pan, bring it to a boil, and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Sprinkle in a generous pinch of salt.
  • Tie the peppercorns, thyme, and parsley in a square of cheesecloth, securing it with kitchen string. Add this bouquet garni to the pan. Stir in the beans, zucchini, summer squash, and tomato. Continue simmering until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the Pistou: Put the garlic and tomatoes in a blender or food processor with about 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Begin processing. With the machine running, add the basil leaves, and then pour in enough extra-virgin olive oil to make a smooth, thick, but fluid paste. Transfer about 2/3 of the paste into a serving bowl to pass alongside the soup.
  • Make the Goat Cheese Croutons: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brush the bread slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven and turn on the broiler. Spread 1 side of each crouton with goat cheese and put it back on the baking sheet. Broil until the cheese is warm and slightly bubbly, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • When the soup is ready, stir the remaining pistou into the saucepan, ladling some of the hot broth into the blender or processor bowl to swirl and rinse any pesto clinging inside into the pan. Remove and discard the bouquet garni. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with a little more salt.
  • Ladle the soup into individual heated serving bowls. Float a crouton in the center of each bowl. With a spoon, drizzle a little more pistou over the crouton and soup in each bowl. Serve immediately, passing more pistou alongside for each person to add, to taste.

PISTOU SOUP



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My mom brought this recipe back from a cooking class in Provence. Pistou is the French word for pesto. This is a wonderful tasting fresh vegetable soup. We've made it 3 times in just one month! It is so easy, healthy, filling, and delicious (better the next day). Can be served as a dinner meal with some crusty bread and wine.

Provided by somaluna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 quarts vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 cups fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed, and snapped into bite-size pieces
4 zucchini, cut into small cubes
3 carrots, cut into bite size pieces
4 potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
1 bunch basil, leaves picked from stems
10 cloves garlic, minced
3 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the vegetable broth and water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in the green beans, zucchini, carrots, and potatoes. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pistou by processing the basil leaves, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and salt together in a food processor until finely chopped; set aside.
  • Stir the kidney beans, white beans, canned diced tomatoes, and spaghetti into the soup and return to a simmer. Cook until the spaghetti is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the pistou. Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese and Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1056.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

PROVENçAL VEGETABLE SOUP (SOUPE AU PISTOU)



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Pasta     Potato     Soy     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Green Bean     Boil     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

For soup:
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), washed and thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 large thyme sprig
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound Swiss chard, stems cut into 1/2-inch pieces and leaves coarsely chopped
8 cups water
2 cups thawed frozen edamame (fresh soybeans)
1/2 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup medium pasta shells
For pistou:
1 small tomato
1 cup packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup coarsely grated Gruyère (3 ounces)
Accompaniment: grilled baguette slices brushed with olive oil

Steps:

  • Make soup:
  • Cook leek, celery, carrot, garlic, and thyme sprig in oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 5-to 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables brown and stick to bottom of pot, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and chard stems with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits.
  • Stir in edamame, zucchini, green beans, pasta, chard leaves, and 1/4 tsp salt and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Discard thyme sprig.
  • Meanwhile make pistou:
  • Heat a dry small skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot, then char tomato on all sides. Core tomato, then purée with basil, parsley, and garlic in a food processor. Add oil and cheese and blend well.
  • Remove soup from heat and stir in half of pistou and salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup with remaining pistou.

SOUPE AU PISTOU



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Perhaps Provence's answer to minestrone, this seasonal vegetable soup - enriched with a simplified basil pesto (no pine nuts) - was inspired by the white beans, canned tomatoes and soup pasta languishing in my pantry, as well as the basil in my garden and the early summer vegetables at the local farmers' market. The ingredient list is long, but the labor involved in making this soup is minimal. It tastes best if you make it through step 2 a day ahead.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, editors' pick, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield Serves: Six to eight

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/2 cups white beans, soaked for six hours in 6 cups water and drained
2 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
A bouquet garni made with a few sprigs each thyme and parsley, a Parmesan rind and a bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green part only, cleaned and sliced
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, or 1 14-ounce can, with liquid
2 cups shredded savoy or green cabbage
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium-size zucchini, scrubbed and diced
2 medium-size turnips, peeled and diced
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and broken into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups), blanched for five minutes and set aside
1/2 cup soup pasta, such as macaroni or small shells
Freshly ground pepper
2 large garlic cloves, halved, green shoots removed
Salt to taste
2 cups, tightly packed, fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Drain the white beans and combine with 2 quarts water in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Skim off any foam, then add half the onion, half the garlic and the bouquet garni. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Add salt to taste.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet, and add the remaining chopped onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the leeks and remaining garlic. Stir together for a few minutes, and add the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly and the mixture is fragrant, five to 10 minutes. Stir this mixture into the soup pot, add all of the remaining vegetables except the green beans, and bring back to a simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to an hour. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • While the soup is simmering, blanch the green beans for five minutes in salted boiling water. Transfer to a bowl of ice-cold water. Drain and set aside.
  • To make the pistou, mash the garlic with a generous pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Remove it and set aside. Grind the basil to a paste in the mortar, a handful at a time, then add the garlic back in and mix together well. Work in the olive oil a tablespoon at a time, then stir in the cheese.
  • Add the pasta to the simmering soup about 10 minutes before serving, and cook until cooked al dente. Add pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir the blanched green beans into the soup and heat through. Serve, adding a spoonful of pesto to each bowl for guests to stir in. Pass additional Parmesan for sprinkling.

SOUPE AU PISTOU



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This traditional Proven;al dish gets much of its flavor from the vegetables, which can be as varied as you please. Covering the pistou with a layer of olive oil and refrigerating until just before serving prevents discoloration.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR THE SOUP
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, quartered lengthwise
4 cipollini onions, quartered
5 ounces red Swiss chard, stems reserved and cut into 1/2-inch lengths, leaves torn into pieces (1/2 bunch)
1 small butternut squash, (12 ounces), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 carrot, peeled and cut diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh or frozen lima beans, (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE PISTOU
2 cups fresh sorrel or basil, leaves, tough stems removed
1/2 cup walnuts
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
Dash freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a medium stockpot over medium heat, and add olive oil. Add garlic, onions, and chard stems (not leaves); saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add squash and carrot; cook 1 minute more. Add 7 cups water, and cook 8 to 10 minutes. Add zucchini and beans; cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chard leaves, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute more.
  • Make the pistou: Combine sorrel, walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. With motor running, drizzle in 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, and process until smooth. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spoon pistou into a small bowl, and top with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; refrigerate until ready to use. Stir in olive oil just before serving. To serve, ladle hot soup into bowls; top each with a spoonful of pistou. Serve.

SOUPE AU PISTOU



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup dry white beans (navy or Great Northern), washed
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves only
1 cup (4 ounces) freshly grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese
2 small red potatoes, with skins
1 large carrot, peeled
1 small onion
1 small zucchini, with skin
1 small yellow crookneck squash, with skin
1 stalk of celery, peeled
1 large tomato, peeled, and seeded
1/4 pound green beans
8 cups chicken stock or canned broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with a generous amount of water. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Drain and reserve. (To test a bean for doneness, choose a small one. Smaller beans take longer to cook because of their dense centers. The bean should taste creamy, rather than powdery, inside.)
  • Make Pesto by pureeing garlic, olive oil, and a few basil leaves in a blender. Gradually add remaining leaves until all are pureed. Transfer to a small bowl, add grated cheese, and stir. Set aside.Cut each vegetable into even 1/2-inch dice and set aside. To avoid discoloration, reserve potatoes in a bowl of cold water.
  • Bring chicken stock to a boil in a large stockpot. Add white beans, potatoes, carrot, and onion. Return to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes. Add remaining vegetables and bring back to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook an additional 10 minutes, uncovered. Season to taste. Serve soup with a dollop of pesto in each bowl.

SOUPE AU PISTOU (PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP WITH PESTO)



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Make and share this Soupe Au Pistou (Provencal Vegetable Soup With Pesto) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     European

Time 9h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and chopped (Yukon Gold)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, chopped
8 cups water
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 cups cooked cannellini beans (drained canned are ok)
1 cup small shell pasta (ditalini or elbows)
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and well dried
1 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, washed and well dried
3 garlic cloves, peeled
coarse sea salt or kosher salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Make the pistou-in a food processor or blender, combine the herbs and garlic; process until finely chopped; add salt to taste.
  • Blend in the oil; taste for seasoning and adjust (may use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days).
  • Soupe-in a large slow cooker, combine the carrots, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and water; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the beans and pasta; cook until the pasta is tender, about 30 minutes; taste for seasoning and adjust.
  • Spoon the soup into serving bowls; top each bowl with a spoonful of the pistou and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 294.6, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 7.9

FRENCH SOUPE AU PISTOU



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Make and share this French Soupe Au Pistou recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 24 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs green beans, in 1 inch pieces
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 1/2 quarts chicken stock or 2 1/2 quarts vegetable stock
2 cups cooked large white beans (If using cans,with liquid. If using dry beans use 1 cup dry beans, reserve 2 cups cooking liquid) or 2 cups chickpeas (If using cans,with liquid. If using dry beans use 1 cup dry beans, reserve 2 cups cooking liquid)
1/2 cup vermicelli or 1/2 cup other thin noodles, broken into small pieces
1 cup fresh basil leaf, firmly packed
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot (about 8-quart size), combine green beans, onions, potatoes, tomatoes and stock.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer until beans and potatoes are crisp tender.
  • Add the cooked white beans with their cooking water (or liquid from cans) and vermicelli, and simmer until the vermicelli is just tender.
  • Combine the basil, cheese, oil and garlic in a blender or processor, and puree.
  • Stir this paste into the soup, bit by bit.
  • Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • After the sauce has been added, the soup may be warmed, but not boiled.
  • Serve with hot or toasted slices of French bread.
  • To freeze: Prepare soup up to the point of adding pesto. Cool. Place in a rigid freezer container. Seal. Place pesto in a freezer bag. Seal. Attach to the top of the freezer container with tape. Label and freeze.
  • To serve: Thaw in fridge. Reheat soup on stovetop until boiling. Turn down heat and add pesto to taste. Enjoy.
  • For Vegetarian use vegetable broth and a vegetarian parmesan cheese.

SOUPE AU PISTOU



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Herb     Tomato     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Healthy     Self

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Stock
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, thickly sliced
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 head fennel, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, quartered
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Soup
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tbsp minced fresh thyme
1 1/2cups drained and chopped canned plum tomatoes
2 cans (15 ounces each) white cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
6 tsp prepared pesto or extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the stock:
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium heat; stir in ingredients. Cover. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 30minutes. Add 8 cups water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat; simmer for 45 minutes. Strain, reserving broth and half the vegetables. Skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Puree reserved vegetables in a blender. Stir into stock.
  • For the soup:
  • Heat oil in the same pot. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and herbs. Add reserved broth, tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Lower heat; simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Ladle into bowls; drizzle with pesto or oil.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use chicken broth or water.
  • If you like a thicker soup, you can add a few tablespoons of flour or cornstarch to the broth before simmering.
  • To make the pesto, you can use a food processor or blender.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of pesto, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, and a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Soupe au pistou is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed year-round. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With its vibrant green color and fresh, herbaceous flavor, soupe au pistou is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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