Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
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.
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Rayan Majhi
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the fact that it's made with all fresh vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Gosho123
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the beans, which gave it a nice hearty texture.
anowar hossen
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the fact that it's made with all fresh vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Turki Alkhateeb
[email protected]I made this soup for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I especially liked the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which gave it a nice tangy flavor.
Shamim rana
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's so hearty and filling. I love the addition of the pasta, which gives it a nice chewy texture.
Kabir Ahmed
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love to serve it with a side of crusty bread.
Mddmd Dmxkx
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the fact that it's made with all fresh vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Vanessa Nherera
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the beans, which gave it a nice hearty texture.
Emerson Mclennan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of random vegetables in my fridge that I don't know what to do with, and this soup is a great way to use them up. It's also a very healthy soup, which is a bonus.
bachgak Kder
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the pistou, which gives it a nice depth of flavor.
Shan To Bhuiyan
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.