French Soupe Au Pistou Recipe

Name: French Soupe Au Pistou
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans, in 1 inch pieces; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped; 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped; 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock or 2 1/2 quarts vegetable stock; 2 cups cooked large white beans (If using cans,with liquid. If using dry beans use 1 cup dry beans, reserve 2 cups cooking liquid) or 2 cups chickpeas (If using cans,with liquid. If using dry beans…; 1/2 cup vermicelli or 1/2 cup other thin noodles, broken into small pieces; 1 cup fresh basil leaf, firmly packed; 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs green beans, in 1 inch pieces
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 1/2 quarts chicken stock or 2 1/2 quarts vegetable stock
2 cups cooked large white beans (If using cans,with liquid. If using dry beans use 1 cup dry beans, reserve 2 cups cooking liquid) or 2 cups chickpeas (If using cans,with liquid. If using dry beans use 1 cup dry beans, reserve 2 cups cooking liquid)
1/2 cup vermicelli or 1/2 cup other thin noodles, broken into small pieces
1 cup fresh basil leaf, firmly packed
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic

1
In a heavy pot (about 8-quart size), combine green beans, onions, potatoes, tomatoes and stock.
2
Bring to a boil, then simmer until beans and potatoes are crisp tender.
3
Add the cooked white beans with their cooking water (or liquid from cans) and vermicelli, and simmer until the vermicelli is just tender.
4
Combine the basil, cheese, oil and garlic in a blender or processor, and puree.
5
Stir this paste into the soup, bit by bit.
6
Adjust seasoning if necessary.
7
After the sauce has been added, the soup may be warmed, but not boiled.
8
Serve with hot or toasted slices of French bread.
9
To freeze: Prepare soup up to the point of adding pesto. Cool. Place in a rigid freezer container. Seal. Place pesto in a freezer bag. Seal. Attach to the top of the freezer container with tape. Label and freeze.
10
To serve: Thaw in fridge. Reheat soup on stovetop until boiling. Turn down heat and add pesto to taste. Enjoy.
11
For Vegetarian use vegetable broth and a vegetarian parmesan cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs green beans, in 1 inch pieces, 2 medium yellow onions, chopped, 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced, 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, French Soupe Au 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.

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French Soupe Au Pistou

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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