Best 6 Provençal Greens Soup Recipes

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Provençal Greens Soup is a traditional French dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh, seasonal vegetables. Originating from the sun-drenched region of Provence in southeastern France, this rustic soup is a celebration of the region's bountiful produce. With its vibrant green color and enticing aroma, Provençal Greens Soup is a delightful journey into the heart of French cuisine. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that capture the essence of this classic soup, offering variations to suit different tastes and preferences. From the classic Provençal Greens Soup brimming with an array of fresh greens to a hearty version featuring succulent sausage and a vegan interpretation bursting with plant-based goodness, these recipes provide a culinary exploration of this beloved dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP: SOUPE AU PISTOU



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium leeks, dark green parts trimmed and discarded, light green and white parts thoroughly washed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
8 cups chicken stock
Salt
1 teaspoon whole black and white peppercorns
4 small sprigs fresh thyme
4 small sprigs fresh parsley
12 green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 medium garlic cloves, peeled
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
4 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
6 to 8 slices French bread, about 1/4-inch thick
Olive oil
6 to 8 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and saute just until they start to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute about 1 minute more. Add the carrots and celery and continue sauteing until the vegetables deepen in color but have not yet begun to brown, 3 to 4 minutes more. Pour the stock into the pan, bring it to a boil, and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Sprinkle in a generous pinch of salt.
  • Tie the peppercorns, thyme, and parsley in a square of cheesecloth, securing it with kitchen string. Add this bouquet garni to the pan. Stir in the beans, zucchini, summer squash, and tomato. Continue simmering until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the Pistou: Put the garlic and tomatoes in a blender or food processor with about 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Begin processing. With the machine running, add the basil leaves, and then pour in enough extra-virgin olive oil to make a smooth, thick, but fluid paste. Transfer about 2/3 of the paste into a serving bowl to pass alongside the soup.
  • Make the Goat Cheese Croutons: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brush the bread slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven and turn on the broiler. Spread 1 side of each crouton with goat cheese and put it back on the baking sheet. Broil until the cheese is warm and slightly bubbly, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • When the soup is ready, stir the remaining pistou into the saucepan, ladling some of the hot broth into the blender or processor bowl to swirl and rinse any pesto clinging inside into the pan. Remove and discard the bouquet garni. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with a little more salt.
  • Ladle the soup into individual heated serving bowls. Float a crouton in the center of each bowl. With a spoon, drizzle a little more pistou over the crouton and soup in each bowl. Serve immediately, passing more pistou alongside for each person to add, to taste.

PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 cups chopped onions (2 onions)
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 to 4 leeks)
3 cups 1/2-inch-diced unpeeled boiling potatoes (1 pound)
3 cups 1/2-inch-diced carrots (1 pound)
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 quarts homemade chicken stock or canned broth
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 pound haricots verts, ends removed and cut in 1/2
4 ounces spaghetti, broken in pieces
1 cup Pistou, recipe follows
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot, add the onions, and saute over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the leeks, potatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper and saute over medium heat for another 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and saffron, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. Add the haricots verts and spaghetti, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 more minutes.
  • To serve, whisk 1/4 cup of the pistou into the hot soup, then season to taste. Depending on the saltiness of your chicken stock, you may need to add up to another tablespoon of salt. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and more pistou.
  • Pistou:
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 24 large basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup good olive oil
  • Place the garlic, tomato paste, basil, and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and puree. With the motor running, slowly pour the olive oil down the feed tube to make a paste. Pack into a container, pour a film of olive oil on top, and close the lid.
  • Yield: 1 cup

PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP



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This soup is flavorful and satisfying, yet still very healthy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup dried navy beans
4 leeks (1/2 pounds), white and light-green parts only
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
̇ teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped thyme leaves
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into ̇-inch dice
2 medium all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into ̇-inch dice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese
6 half-inch-thick slices country-style bread
1/2 pound fresh spinach, washed, stemmed, and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup fresh chervil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place navy beans in a large bowl andadd water to cover. Let soak overnight inthe refrigerator.
  • Fill a large bowl with cold water. Sliceleeks into 1/4-inch rounds; add to water.Let sit for about 5 to 10 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand. Lift leeks out ofwater and drain in a colander. Set aside.
  • In a medium, heavy-bottomed stockpot,heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Addleeks and garlic; sauté until translucent,stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.Add parsley, rosemary, thyme, carrots,potatoes, and pepper. Cover and cook,stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes;lower heat if mixture browns.
  • Drain beans, discarding soaking liquid.Add beans and stock to vegetables. Cover, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low;cook until beans are tender, about 40minutes. About 10 minutes before thebeans are done, add salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees. SprinkleGruyere over bread. Place on a cookiesheet; toast until cheese is melted andgolden, about 10 minutes.
  • . Add spinach to soup; cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Divide soup among bowls andserve immediately, garnished with chervil,if desired, and Gruyere toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 g, Cholesterol 5 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 609 g

PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is a traditional soup of Provence. Don't omit the pistou as this gives this dish a wonderful scent and color. Preparation time depends if using fresh or dried. If dried beans, soak overnight. An extra 30 min boiling time as stated in the procedure would be needed. Posted for ZWT5.

Provided by Pneuma

Categories     Potato

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 bowls, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups fresh broad beans, shelled or 3/4 cup dried haricot beans, soaked overnight
1/2 teaspoon dried herbes de provence
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large leek, finely sliced (or 2 small)
1 celery rib, finely sliced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 small potatoes, finely diced
4 ounces French beans
5 cups water
1 cup shelled garden peas (fresh or frozen)
2 small courgettes, finely chopped
3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
handful spinach leaves, cut into thin ribbbons
salt & freshly ground black pepper, as needed
1 sprig fresh basil, to garnish
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 cup basil leaves, packed
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the pistou: mix in the food processor the 1st 3 pistou ingredients until smooth, adding the extra virgin oil last.
  • To make the soup: if using dried haricot beans,place in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a hard boil for 10 mins and drain. Place the par-boiled beans, or fresh beans if using, in a saucepan with the herbes de Provence and one of the garlic cloves. Add water to cover by 2.5 cm./1in. Boil, reduce heat and simmer over a medium low heat until tender, about 20 minuters for fresh breans and about 1 hour for dried beans. Set aside in the cooking liquid.
  • In a large saucepan or flameproof casserole heat the oil. Add onion and leeks, cook for 5 minutes, stir occasionally, until onion softens.
  • Add celery, carrots and the other garlic clove and cook, covered for 10 minutes, stirring.
  • Add potatoes, French beans and water, then season lighlty with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, skim any foam that rises to the surface, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add courgettes, tomatoes and peas together with the reserved beans and their cooking liquid and simmer for 25-30mins, or until all the vegetables are tender. Add the spinach and simmer for 5 minutes. Season the soup and swirl a spoonful of pistou into each bowl. Garnish with basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 383.1, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 12.8

PROVENçAL VEGETABLE SOUP (SOUPE AU PISTOU)



Provençal Vegetable Soup (Soupe au Pistou) image

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Pasta     Potato     Soy     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Green Bean     Boil     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

For soup:
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), washed and thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 large thyme sprig
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound Swiss chard, stems cut into 1/2-inch pieces and leaves coarsely chopped
8 cups water
2 cups thawed frozen edamame (fresh soybeans)
1/2 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup medium pasta shells
For pistou:
1 small tomato
1 cup packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup coarsely grated Gruyère (3 ounces)
Accompaniment: grilled baguette slices brushed with olive oil

Steps:

  • Make soup:
  • Cook leek, celery, carrot, garlic, and thyme sprig in oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 5-to 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables brown and stick to bottom of pot, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and chard stems with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits.
  • Stir in edamame, zucchini, green beans, pasta, chard leaves, and 1/4 tsp salt and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Discard thyme sprig.
  • Meanwhile make pistou:
  • Heat a dry small skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot, then char tomato on all sides. Core tomato, then purée with basil, parsley, and garlic in a food processor. Add oil and cheese and blend well.
  • Remove soup from heat and stir in half of pistou and salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup with remaining pistou.

PROVENçAL VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BASIL



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This is my version of soupe au pistou, beloved in the South of France in both homes and restaurants. It is quite similar to neighboring Italy's minestrone al pesto. Made with flavorful ripe summer vegetables, it does not need a meat-based broth. To keep the soup green and fresh looking, some of the vegetables are cooked separately and added to the pot just before serving. A generous spoonful of garlicky basil pistou in each soup bowl gives the soup its bright sunny character.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups fresh shelling beans, such as cranberry or cannellini, from about 1 pound in the pod
1 small onion, peeled and stuck with clove
1 thyme sprig
1 bay leaf
1 large garlic clove, halved
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced, about 1 cup
Salt and pepper
1/2 pound yellow-fleshed potato, peeled and diced, or use baby potatoes, skin on, halved or quartered
1/4 pound romano beans, in 1-inch pieces
1/4 pound yellow wax beans
1/2 pound zucchini or summer squash, chopped, about 2 cups
2 cups basil leaves
4 small garlic cloves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces grated Parmigiano, plus extra for serving
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the beans: Put the beans and 5 cups water in a saucepan over high heat. Add onion stuck with clove, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, salt and olive oil. Reduce heat and cook at a gentle simmer until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Leave beans to cool in their own broth. (May be cooked several hours or up to 1 day in advance.)
  • Make the soup: Put olive oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, season generously with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring until softened and barely browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add potato and 2 cups water to soup pot. Cover and cook until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes. Add cooked shell beans and bean broth and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, working in batches in a separate pot, blanch Romano beans, wax beans and zucchini in salted water for 1 minute. Spread out to cool on a baking sheet.
  • Make the pistou: Put basil, garlic and olive oil in a food processor and pulse to a rough paste. (Alternatively, pound basil and garlic in a stone mortar and stir in oil and cheese.) Stir in about 1/2 cup grated cheese and season with salt and pepper. (Makes about 3/4 cup.)
  • To serve, add blanched vegetables to soup pot and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle into bowls and add about 2 tablespoons pistou to the center of each bowl. Pass extra grated cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 319, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 489 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your soup is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. Provençal cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so feel free to add a variety of herbs and spices to your soup.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still retain their bright color and flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a crusty baguette or some fresh bread. This will help to soak up all of the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Provencal greens soup is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of Provence. It is a simple soup to make, and it can be easily adapted to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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