vegetable soup with pistou

7 Pinches
ARIZONA CITY, AZ
Updated on May 6, 2015

Pistou, is like a pesto sauce.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small leek, whites only, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces canned navy beans, rinsed, drained
  • 2 cups new potatoes, quartered
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 - carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut
  • 2 ounces pasta of choice
  • - salt and pepper
  • PISTOU:
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 bunch basil, chopped
  • - juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cooking liquid from soup

How To Make vegetable soup with pistou

  • Step 1
    Heat oil over medium, in a large soup pot. Add onion, leek, celery and zucchini. Cook stirring until the vegetables are softened, about 5-10 minutes. Add stock and beans. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered; 15 minutes. Add potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, green beans and pasta; cook 10-15 minutes until pasta is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 2
    Pistou: In a processor combine all ingredients except for the olive oil, salt and pepper. Process 1 minute. Slowly add the oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Ladle soup into bowls and spoon a little pistou into each serving.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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