PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP
This is a traditional soup of Provence. Don't omit the pistou as this gives this dish a wonderful scent and color. Preparation time depends if using fresh or dried. If dried beans, soak overnight. An extra 30 min boiling time as stated in the procedure would be needed. Posted for ZWT5.
Provided by Pneuma
Categories Potato
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 bowls, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make the pistou: mix in the food processor the 1st 3 pistou ingredients until smooth, adding the extra virgin oil last.
- To make the soup: if using dried haricot beans,place in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a hard boil for 10 mins and drain. Place the par-boiled beans, or fresh beans if using, in a saucepan with the herbes de Provence and one of the garlic cloves. Add water to cover by 2.5 cm./1in. Boil, reduce heat and simmer over a medium low heat until tender, about 20 minuters for fresh breans and about 1 hour for dried beans. Set aside in the cooking liquid.
- In a large saucepan or flameproof casserole heat the oil. Add onion and leeks, cook for 5 minutes, stir occasionally, until onion softens.
- Add celery, carrots and the other garlic clove and cook, covered for 10 minutes, stirring.
- Add potatoes, French beans and water, then season lighlty with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, skim any foam that rises to the surface, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add courgettes, tomatoes and peas together with the reserved beans and their cooking liquid and simmer for 25-30mins, or until all the vegetables are tender. Add the spinach and simmer for 5 minutes. Season the soup and swirl a spoonful of pistou into each bowl. Garnish with basil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 383.1, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 12.8
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Timothy Kerowa
t_k99@hotmail.comI had a great experience making this soup. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious!
Suzan Mohamed
suzan77@aol.comI wouldn't recommend this soup to anyone.
Edel Wade
edel_w41@aol.comI thought the soup was a bit too expensive for what it was.
Stephanie Cash
cash_stephanie42@yahoo.comI wasn't a fan of the flavor of the soup. I found it to be a bit too bland.
Lisa Holdridge
holdridgel67@hotmail.comI thought the soup was a bit too salty. I think it would have been better with less salt.
Plan Master Gaming
plan.m96@hotmail.frI found that the soup was a bit too oily for my taste. I think it would have been better with less olive oil.
Intraday Khan
k_i@hotmail.frI wasn't a fan of the texture of the soup. I found it to be a bit too mushy.
Nisar Bhutta
b_nisar@hotmail.comThe soup was a bit too spicy for me. I think it would have been better with less chili flakes.
Toey White
tw@hotmail.comI found that the soup was a bit too thick for my liking. I would have preferred it to be a bit more broth-y.
Sajjana Kalhara
sajjana.kalhara@aol.comThis soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with a bit more salt and pepper.
Pornno Si
pornno25@yahoo.comI'm definitely going to be making this soup again and again.
Scott Sheffield
s@hotmail.frThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm, comforting, and filling.
Resham Lama
resham.l@gmail.comI found that using a variety of different vegetables gave the soup a more complex and interesting flavor.
Ramirah Harrington
r-harrington56@hotmail.comThe addition of the Parmesan cheese and basil at the end really takes this soup to the next level.
Faith Chisom
faithchisom18@hotmail.comI love that this soup can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy meal.
colin wilson
c_wilson17@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for picky eaters.
Charles Nsabi
nc@aol.comI'm not usually a fan of vegetable soups, but this one was a game-changer. The flavors were so well-balanced and the soup was incredibly hearty and satisfying.
Miracle Makane
miracle@yahoo.comThe addition of the zucchini and bell pepper gave this soup a wonderfully fresh and summery taste.
Chantel Shiels
shiels22@gmail.comI was blown away by how easy this soup was to make. I had a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in under an hour.
Musfikur Rahman
rm43@yahoo.comThis Provencal vegetable soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, with the perfect balance of herbs and vegetables.