Pistou Soup

Pistou Soup
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    69

Transport yourself to the sunny fields of Provence with this vibrant and deeply flavorful Pistou Soup. A celebration of fresh vegetables and fragrant basil, this soup is a comforting and healthy meal, perfect for any time of year. The bright, herbaceous pistou adds a delightful pesto-like twist that elevates the entire dish.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    63 g
  • Cholesterol
    11 mg
  • Fiber
    11 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    1056 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth and water to a boil. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 45 mins Add the green beans, zucchini, carrots, and potatoes to the boiling broth. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

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Recipe View 10 mins While the soup simmers, prepare the pistou. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and salt. Process until finely chopped and well combined. Set aside. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Stir the kidney beans, white beans, canned diced tomatoes, and spaghetti into the soup. Return to a simmer and cook until the spaghetti is tender, about 10 minutes.

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Recipe View Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the prepared pistou. The residual heat will gently warm the pistou, releasing its aromatic flavors.

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Recipe View Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle generously with Gruyere cheese and Parmesan cheese before serving.

For a richer flavor, consider using homemade vegetable broth.
Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on your preference and what's in season.
The pistou can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before adding to the soup.
A swirl of heavy cream or a dollop of pesto can be added for extra richness.
Serve with crusty bread for dipping and a glass of chilled rosé.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 23 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Quinton Schroeder

    This is my new go-to soup recipe! It's perfect for meal prepping and tastes even better the next day.

  • Maximillia Wisoky

    I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to customize with different vegetables. Thank you for sharing!

  • Haskell Padberg

    The pistou is a game-changer! I never thought to add something like that to vegetable soup. So delicious and healthy.

  • Joshua Weissnat

    I didn't have all the exact ingredients, but it still turned out great. Very forgiving recipe!

  • Selena Balistreri

    This soup is absolutely divine! The pistou adds such a burst of fresh flavor. My family devoured it!

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