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How to Make Pistou Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pistou soup is a traditional French dish that is perfect for those looking for a light and healthy meal. This delicious soup is made with a savory broth, a variety of fresh vegetables, and a flavorful pistou sauce that adds a burst of fresh flavor to the dish. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a light lunch option, pistou soup is a versatile and satisfying option.

One of the best things about pistou soup is the flexibility it offers. You can customize...

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Ingredients

  • 3 quarts vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed, and snapped into bite-size pieces
  • 4 zucchini, cut into small cubes
  • 3 carrots, cut into bite size pieces
  • 4 potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 bunch basil, leaves picked from stems
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Bring the vegetable broth and water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in the green beans, zucchini, carrots, and potatoes. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pistou by processing the basil leaves, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and salt together in a food processor until finely chopped; set aside.
  • Stir the kidney beans, white beans, canned diced tomatoes, and spaghetti into the soup and return to a simmer. Cook until the spaghetti is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the pistou. Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese and Parmesan cheese to serve.

    • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 1056mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 257mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1048mg

    Categories

    Vegetarian recipes
    French recipes
    Soup recipes
    Mediterranean recipes
    Healthy recipes