PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP
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
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
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Elaine Gilliver
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Tyhme Nk
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out watery and bland. I'll have to try it again.
Jhoti Bhagat
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.
raza brohi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of fennel, but I decided to try this soup anyway. I'm glad I did! The fennel flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
IslamKaka IslamKaka
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is the perfect way to use them up.
Md Jobayet jony
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.
MADRASSA ISLAMIYA
[email protected]This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.
Natnale Eyasu
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetable dishes. This soup definitely fits the bill! It's packed with flavor and nutrients.
sandeep singh Dhaliwal
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Nkemuka Christian
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the vegetables are packed with nutrients.
Md muntasir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Naomi Koranteng
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the fresh, vibrant flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ammar Muhabbat
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of vegetable soups, but this one was surprisingly delicious. The combination of vegetables and herbs was perfect, and the soup had a wonderful depth of flavor.
Christopher Mwaba
[email protected]This Provencal vegetable soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with each ingredient adding its own unique touch. The soup was also incredibly easy to make, and it was ready in no time.