Steps:
- Make soup:
- Cut fennel stalks flush with bulb, discarding them, and trim off any tough outer layers from bulb. Chop fennel into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook pancetta in oil in a 7- to 9-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in fennel, onion, turnip, carrots, and cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is wilted, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cheese rind, squash, potato, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add lima beans, green beans, and cannellini and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Discard cheese rind, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper.
- Make pistou while soup is simmering:
- Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt (or pound with a mortar and pestle). Blend with basil in a food processor until basil is finely chopped. Add oil and cheese and purée.
- Top servings with a spoonful of pistou, then stir.
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Shekh Aahan
[email protected]This is the worst vegetable soup I've ever had. I threw it away after one bite.
Wazira Ali
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The soup was watery and the vegetables were mushy.
Fidel Khan
[email protected]This soup was bland and flavorless. I wouldn't recommend it.
Muhindo Joel Yongule
[email protected]Meh.
Arbaaz Malik
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is always amazing.
Sandip Bhandari
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh vegetables from my garden and the basil and garlic sauce really made the soup.
HANIFA NASIRA
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vegetable soup, but this one was actually really good! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the basil and garlic sauce.
Yousef Mohamed
[email protected]This is a great soup for a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the basil and garlic sauce adds a nice touch of flavor.
AB CHOWDHURY
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I especially enjoyed the addition of the basil and garlic sauce, which gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.
Faroel Abdoel
[email protected]This vegetable soup with basil and garlic sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the bright basil and pungent garlic perfectly complementing the hearty vegetables. The soup was also incredibly easy to make, and