Soupe Au Pistou – Country Cooking

Soupe au Pistou is a rustic, comforting dish that combines the earthy richness of kidney beans with fresh garden vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and potatoes. The defining feature is the "pistou," a fresh herb sauce made from basil, garlic, and olive oil, which adds a bright, aromatic finish to the warm broth. This soup is incredibly satisfying, offering a perfect balance of textures from the tender pasta and soft beans to the crisp-tender vegetables. It is an ideal meal for chilly evenings or for those looking to use up seasonal produce.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 179.7

Dietary: Vegan

Description

Soupe au Pistou is a rustic, comforting dish that combines the earthy richness of kidney beans with fresh garden vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and potatoes. The defining feature is the "pistou," a fresh herb sauce made from basil, garlic, and olive oil, which adds a bright, aromatic finish to the warm broth. This soup is incredibly satisfying, offering a perfect balance of textures from the tender pasta and soft beans to the crisp-tender vegetables. It is an ideal meal for chilly evenings or for those looking to use up seasonal produce.

Directions

1
In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, celery, and leek to the pan and cook until the onion becomes transparent, stirring occasionally.
3
Add the water, tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes to the saucepan.
4
Cover the saucepan and let the mixture cook for 15 minutes to soften the vegetables.
5
Meanwhile, prepare the Pistou by processing the basil, garlic, Gruyere cheese, and salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
6
With the processor blade whirling, slowly pour in the olive oil until the pistou mixture is well combined; set aside.
7
Return to the soup and add the kidney beans, zucchini, green beans, pasta, salt, and black pepper.
8
Cook uncovered for 12 minutes or until the pasta is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
9
To serve, ladle the hot soup into serving bowls.
10
Spoon a generous amount of the prepared Pistou into each bowl.
11
Top with additional shredded Gruyere cheese if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 179.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.4g29%
Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 28.2mg10%
Sodium 30.4mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/soupe-au-pistou-country-cooking/