vegetable soup with pistou
Pistou, is like a pesto sauce.
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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
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Step 1Heat 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.
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Step 2Pistou: 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.
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Step 3Ladle soup into bowls and spoon a little pistou into each serving.
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