French Potage with Pistou Recipe

Name: French Potage with Pistou
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. unsalted butter; 2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts chopped (4 cups); 1/4 cup dry white wine; 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.); 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced (2 cups); 4 medium carrots, chopped (3 cups); 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup firmly packed basil leaves; 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. unsalted butter
2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts chopped (4 cups)
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
1 large russet potato, peeled and diced (2 cups)
4 medium carrots, chopped (3 cups)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup firmly packed basil leaves
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil

1
To make Potage: Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add leeks and pinch of salt; cover, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until leeks are softened, stirring often.
3
Stir in wine and garlic, and cook, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes, or until most liquid has evaporated.
4
Add potato, carrots, thyme, bay leaf, broth, and 2 cups water.
5
Season with salt and pepper; cover and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until potato and carrots are soft.
7
Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
8
Puree soup in blender or food processor, or with immersion blender, until smooth.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
To make Pistou: Place basil, walnuts, and garlic in blender.
11
Pulse to combine.
12
Pour in oil, and blend until smooth.
13
Add water if necessary to form smooth paste.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Serve dollop on top of Potage.

629

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, 2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts chopped (4 cups), 1/4 cup dry white wine, 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.), and more.

Yes, French Potage with Pistou falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

French Potage with Pistou

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