PURéED WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH PISTOU
White beans and pesto or pistou (pesto without the pine nuts) always make a nice marriage. Thin the pistou with a little extra olive oil so that you can drizzle it over the rich-tasting purée.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the onion, garlic, drained beans, bay leaf, sage and 2 1/2 quarts water in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 2 hours, until the beans are very tender and the broth is fragrant. Remove the bay leaf and sage sprig.
- Using an immersion blender, purée the soup (or you can use a regular blender, working in batches and placing a kitchen towel over the top to avoid splashing) until it is very smooth. Return to the pot, heat through, add freshly ground pepper and adjust salt. Thin out as desired with water or milk.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Stir the pistou, and if it is very stiff, thin out with a little olive oil so that you can drizzle it into each bowl and it won't just fall in as a clump. Put about 2 teaspoons on each bowl, add a few garlic croutons if desired, and serve. Diners should stir the pistou into the soup for the best flavor.
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Mlungisi Nxumalo
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great soup to serve to a crowd.
Jose Sainz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pistou, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still delicious!
Shahin Sheikh
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I always have a bunch of basil and parsley in my garden, and this soup is a great way to use them up.
Shanzay Printertoba
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.
Chimeziri John
[email protected]This soup is really affordable to make. It's a great way to feed a large family on a budget.
Joy Gazi
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, and this soup is a great source of protein for me. I love the combination of white beans and pistou.
Dude Guy
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's really delicious. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker.
Abel Asare
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve for a casual dinner or a special occasion.
Syra khan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pistou, and they always ask for seconds.
Onyemaechi Precious
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of white beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The pistou really helps to balance out the flavor of the beans.
tika yadav
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious soup.
KIDDO JUNIOR
[email protected]This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always so comforting and soothing.
hafiz masaud
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Darlene Penno
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover white beans. It's also a really good source of protein and fiber.
Thongolam Phillip
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make it even more nutritious.
muntazir mehdi
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the pistou adds a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.