Pistou Soup Recipe

Name: Pistou Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small onion, peeled and cut in small dice; 1 large carrot, peeled and cut in small dice; 1 white turnip, peeled and cut in small dice; 4 cups water; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut in small dice; 1 large leek (white and light green parts only), cut in small dice; 1 small zucchini, cut in small dice; 2 small handfuls green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup); 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil; 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup undrained canned flageolets or other flat white bean; 1 handful (about 3 ounces) thin spaghetti, broken into thirds; 1 tablespoon salt; Freshly ground white pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, peeled and cut in small dice
1 large carrot, peeled and cut in small dice
1 white turnip, peeled and cut in small dice
4 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut in small dice
1 large leek (white and light green parts only), cut in small dice
1 small zucchini, cut in small dice
2 small handfuls green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
2 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup undrained canned flageolets or other flat white bean
1 handful (about 3 ounces) thin spaghetti, broken into thirds
1 tablespoon salt
Freshly ground white pepper to taste

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, and cook for 3 minutes.
3
Add the carrot and turnip, and cook for 1 minute.
4
Stir in the water and chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
6
Add the potatoes, leek, zucchini and green beans.
7
Simmer for 20 minutes, skimming the surface as necessary.
8
While the soup simmers, combine the parsley and basil in a small bowl.
9
Stir in the garlic, tomatoes and olive oil.
10
Set aside.
11
Stir the beans and spaghetti into soup.
12
Simmer for 15 minutes longer.
13
Two minutes before serving, stir the tomato mixture, salt and pepper into the soup.
14
Serve hot or at room temperature, but not chilled.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 small onion, peeled and cut in small dice, 1 large carrot, peeled and cut in small dice, 1 white turnip, peeled and cut in small dice, 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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