SHELLFISH MINESTRONE WITH BASIL PESTO
This is quite similar to minestrone al pesto or soupe au pistou. But this rustic soup goes aquatic, adding shellfish (or bivalves and cephalopods if you want to quibble), which seem to go perfectly with beans, peas and basil (no nuts or cheese in the pesto, by the way).
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 main course servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the basil pesto: Put basil, parsley and 2 chopped garlic cloves in a blender. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup olive oil and purée on high speed, scraping down sides as necessary. Pour into a small serving bowl, cover tightly and set aside.
- Make the soup: Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot, season generously with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until softened. Add red pepper, saffron, 8 cloves minced garlic, bay leaf and thyme and let sizzle, then add tomato and simmer a few minutes more.
- Stir in cannellini beans. Add clams, in one layer if possible, and 1 cup water. Turn heat to high and put on lid. Keep at a rapid simmer until all clams have opened, about 5 minutes. (If desired, remove clams, shuck them and return shucked clams to pot.) Add fish stock and bring to a simmer. Taste broth and adjust seasoning.
- Just before serving, add squid, peas and fava beans, if desired, and simmer for 2 minutes. Ladle into shallow soup bowls and stir 2 teaspoons basil purée into each.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 464, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1332 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Donald Aderholt
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Eagle Za
[email protected]Overall, I enjoyed this soup. It was flavorful and hearty. I would definitely make it again.
Mohammed Boulemssak
[email protected]The soup was good, but I found the basil pesto to be a bit overpowering. I think I'll use less of it next time.
Misoo Alkaabi
[email protected]This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Yuldashev Sherzodbek
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup didn't turn out as flavorful as I hoped. Maybe I didn't use enough seafood.
Nixxi black
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the basil pesto adds a nice touch of warmth.
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[email protected]I love the vibrant colors of this soup. It's so inviting and the flavors are amazing.
Heather Rodriguez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The basil pesto is a must-have.
Bervan Zibondo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this soup was surprisingly delicious. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Zoé Arnou
[email protected]This minestrone is a great way to use up leftover seafood. It's also a healthy and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Asha Rajbanshi
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of seafood and vegetables. The basil pesto is the perfect finishing touch.
dastegir Siraj
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's hearty, flavorful, and the basil pesto adds a wonderful depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Alfonso Zepeda
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of shellfish and the basil pesto made it so delicious and flavorful.
raja zeshan
[email protected]Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The basil pesto added a nice touch of freshness.
Joseph Bailey
[email protected]Just wow! This minestrone was packed with flavor and the basil pesto took it to another level. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
daniel iancu
[email protected]This shellfish minestrone with basil pesto was a delightful culinary experience. The combination of seafood and vegetables in a flavorful broth was simply divine. I especially loved the herbaceous touch of the basil pesto, which added a refreshing an