Pistou Soup (French Food At Home) Recipe

Name: Pistou Soup (French Food At Home)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2-inch/1 cm pieces; 1 potato, peeled and diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; salt and pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig thyme; 1 cup white kidney beans, cooked; 1 cup zucchini, diced small; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, and diced; pesto sauce, for garnish; parmesan cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2-inch/1 cm pieces
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 cup carrot, diced
salt and pepper
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
1 cup white kidney beans, cooked
1 cup zucchini, diced small
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, and diced
pesto sauce, for garnish
parmesan cheese, for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a saute pan and gently cook the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the green beans, potato and carrot dice. Pour over 4 cups/1-litre vegetable water or stock. Season with salt and pepper, add the bay leaf and the thyme. Bring to a boil, and simmer 10 minutes.
3
Add the kidney beans and the zucchini and continue cooking until all the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes longer.
4
Stir through the tomato.
5
Ladle the soup into bowls.
6
(Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs).
7
Add a spoonful of pesto to each bowl, and grate over Parmesan cheese.

180

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2-inch/1 cm pieces, 1 potato, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Pistou Soup (French Food At Home) 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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Pistou Soup (French Food At Home)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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