Vegetable Soup With Sweet Basil Recipe

Name: Vegetable Soup With Sweet Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small leeks, white part only; 1 large potato, peeled; 1 small onion; 2 stalks celery; 1 medium zucchini; 12 green beans; 2 medium carrots, peeled; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons water; 1/2 gallon chicken stock (or 1/2 gallon water, 4 bouillon cubes, a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf); 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded; 4 medium garlic cloves; 30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried; salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 small leeks, white part only
1 large potato, peeled
1 small onion
2 stalks celery
1 medium zucchini
12 green beans
2 medium carrots, peeled
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1/2 gallon chicken stock (or 1/2 gallon water, 4 bouillon cubes, a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf)
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
4 medium garlic cloves
30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Cut the leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, and carrots into 1/4-inch dice.
2
In a 6-quart stockpot, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil with the water. Add the vegetables and saute over medium-low heat until all the water evaporates. Do not brown the vegetables.
3
Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cook at a gentle boil for 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, put the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until pureed.
5
Stir the puree into the cooked soup. Do not let the soup return to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot or cold from a tureen or in individual bowls.
6
Cook's Note: My mother uses only water, because her vegetables are peak-of-season, just-picked, and therefore full of flavor; but you can use stock if you like. Pistou, the puree of tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil in this recipe, is a traditional French condiment that adds a burst of flavor just before serving.

965

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small leeks, white part only, 1 large potato, peeled, 1 small onion, 2 stalks celery, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Soup With Sweet Basil 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.

Vegetable Soup With Sweet Basil

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