Vegetable Soup with Basil and Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Vegetable Soup with Basil and Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small fennel bulb (sometimes called anise); 1/4 pound sliced pancetta, chopped; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 small cabbage, cored and chopped (2 cups); 1 (2-inch) piece of rind cut from a wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional); 2 small yellow summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf (not California); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 9 cups water; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans; 1/2 pound haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 (15- to 19-ounce) can cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed; 5 ounces baby spinach (5 cups); 3 large garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ounce grated parmesan (1/3 cup)

Servings: persons

1 small fennel bulb (sometimes called anise)
1/4 pound sliced pancetta, chopped
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 small cabbage, cored and chopped (2 cups)
1 (2-inch) piece of rind cut from a wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
2 small yellow summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf (not California)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
9 cups water
1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
1/2 pound haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (15- to 19-ounce) can cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed
5 ounces baby spinach (5 cups)
3 large garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ounce grated parmesan (1/3 cup)

1
Cut fennel stalks flush with bulb, discarding them, and trim off any tough outer layers from bulb.
2
Chop fennel into 1/2-inch pieces.
3
Cook pancetta in oil in a 7- to 9-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Stir in fennel, onion, turnip, carrots, and cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is wilted, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Add cheese rind, squash, potato, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and water and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
7
Add lima beans, green beans, and cannellini and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Discard cheese rind, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf.
9
Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper.
10
Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt (or pound with a mortar and pestle).
11
Blend with basil in a food processor until basil is finely chopped.
12
Add oil and cheese and puree.
13
Top servings with a spoonful of pistou, then stir.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), 1/4 pound sliced pancetta, chopped, 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Soup with Basil and Garlic Sauce 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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Vegetable Soup with Basil and Garlic Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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