CHILEAN PISTOU WITH CILANTRO PESTO

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A thick soup adapted from Sheila Lukins' All Around the World Cookbook. This is made in Chile using fresh porotos granados, but I've used fresh cannelli beans. Peeled favas or any other fresh bean can be used. The taste is not the same at all if you use dried beans. While the leeks are soaking you can cut the rest of the vegetables. You can omit the pasta, if you want to cut down the carbs. If using frozen corn, you can add it with the pasta.

Provided by alvinakatz

Categories     Stew

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

pesto sauce
2 cups cilantro leaves
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
soup
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/2 lbs leeks
4 medium carrots, peeled
1 lb baking potato
8 ripe plum tomatoes
3 large sprigs thyme or 3 tablespoons dried thyme
4 garlic cloves
12 cups vegetable broth
4 ounces dry penne pasta
1/2 lb zucchini
4 ounces green beans
1 cup fresh basil
2 cups corn kernels
1 lb fresh shelled cannellini beans
fresh grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • PESTO.
  • In food processor, pulse cilantro, garlic, and parmesan until chopped, but not pureed.
  • Slowly pour in oil as machine is running, until well blended and smooth.
  • SOUP.
  • Prepare vegetables: Leeks, remove roots and all but 3" of the green. Cut lengthwise, then chop into 1/2" pieces and clean well. Soak in vinegar for 20 minutes, then rinse. Cut carrots, zucchini, and potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces. Tomatoes, seed and cut into 1/2" pieces. Green beans, trim and cut in half. Garlic, peel and crush.
  • Put broth,leeks, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, thyme, beans and crushed garlic into a large pot. Boil and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Increase heat and add the pasta, zucchini, green beans and basil. Bring to just boiling then reduce heat to simmer for until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add corn (if using peeled fava beans add them now too) and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve, topping each bowl with pesto and grated parmesan.

Thabang Nkuna
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish, but it would also be great on pasta or vegetables.


Aaron Lycan
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This Chilean pistou is a delicious and versatile condiment. I've used it on everything from grilled chicken to pasta to vegetables, and it's always a hit. It's also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.


Mubashir Mubashir
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this pistou. It's very flavorful and it's a great way to add some freshness to any dish.


Wriyneeza Brian
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This pistou is a great way to use up fresh cilantro. It's also a great way to add flavor to any dish. I love using it on grilled chicken or fish.


Kade Rozas
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I was looking for a new and exciting way to add flavor to my grilled chicken, and this Chilean pistou did the trick! It's so easy to make and it adds a ton of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Rhoda Atieno
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This pistou is amazing! I've used it on everything from grilled chicken to pasta to vegetables, and it's always delicious. It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to any dish.


Nighterbtw
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish, but it would also be great on pasta or vegetables.


J Calton
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This Chilean pistou is a delicious and versatile condiment. I've used it on everything from grilled chicken to pasta to vegetables, and it's always a hit. It's also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.


Mahar shahbaz
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this pistou. It's very flavorful and it's a great way to add some freshness to any dish.


Rocio Gonzalez
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This pistou is a great way to use up fresh cilantro. It's also a great way to add flavor to any dish. I love using it on grilled chicken or fish.


Shivam
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I was looking for a new and exciting way to add flavor to my grilled chicken, and this Chilean pistou did the trick! It's so easy to make and it adds a ton of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


malik abduljabbar
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This pistou is amazing! I've used it on everything from grilled chicken to pasta to vegetables, and it's always delicious. It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to any dish.


Daisy Crawford
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish, but it would also be great on pasta or vegetables.


Qadir Butt
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This Chilean pistou is a great way to add some fresh flavor to your favorite dishes. I used it to top some grilled chicken and it was delicious! The pistou is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.


Hemish Chido
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I'm so glad I did! The pistou was delicious and the cilantro flavor was not overpowering at all. I used it to top some tacos and it was the perfect addition. I will d


Prophet CHARITY
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This was a great recipe! I used it to top some grilled salmon and it was perfect. The flavors were well-balanced and the pistou added a nice pop of color and flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tamfu Brandon
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I made this pistou last night and it was a huge hit with my family! Everyone loved the bright, herbaceous flavor. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make - just a few simple ingredients and a blender. I'll definitely be adding this to my reg


Heather Ward
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This Chilean pistou with cilantro pesto was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and it was the perfect addition to my grilled chicken. I will definitely be making this again!


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