Pistou Soup Recipe

Name: Pistou Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 pound green or yellow wax beans; 1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash; 1 15 -ounce can white beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup broken spaghetti or other small pasta; 3/4 cup store-bought pesto; Grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound green or yellow wax beans
1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash
1 15 -ounce can white beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup broken spaghetti or other small pasta
3/4 cup store-bought pesto
Grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread, for serving (optional)

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the carrots and onion and cook, stirring constantly, until the onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, tomato paste and 1 tablespoon salt and cook 1 more minute.
4
Add 7 cups water, cover and bring to a boil.
5
Uncover, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Meanwhile, trim the green beans and zucchini and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
8
Stir into the prepared broth along with the beans and spaghetti.
9
Simmer until the pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
10
When ready to serve, whisk 1/3 cup pesto into the soup.
11
Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining pesto.
12
Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with bread, if desired.
13
Per serving: Calories 479; Fat 30 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 1,922 mg; Carbohydrate 39 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 17 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pistou Soup 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.

Pistou Soup

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