SHELLFISH MINESTRONE WITH BASIL PESTO
This is quite similar to minestrone al pesto or soupe au pistou. But this rustic soup goes aquatic, adding shellfish (or bivalves and cephalopods if you want to quibble), which seem to go perfectly with beans, peas and basil (no nuts or cheese in the pesto, by the way).
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 main course servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the basil pesto: Put basil, parsley and 2 chopped garlic cloves in a blender. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup olive oil and purée on high speed, scraping down sides as necessary. Pour into a small serving bowl, cover tightly and set aside.
- Make the soup: Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot, season generously with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until softened. Add red pepper, saffron, 8 cloves minced garlic, bay leaf and thyme and let sizzle, then add tomato and simmer a few minutes more.
- Stir in cannellini beans. Add clams, in one layer if possible, and 1 cup water. Turn heat to high and put on lid. Keep at a rapid simmer until all clams have opened, about 5 minutes. (If desired, remove clams, shuck them and return shucked clams to pot.) Add fish stock and bring to a simmer. Taste broth and adjust seasoning.
- Just before serving, add squid, peas and fava beans, if desired, and simmer for 2 minutes. Ladle into shallow soup bowls and stir 2 teaspoons basil purée into each.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 464, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1332 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mon Love
[email protected]This minestrone is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and onions that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect solution.
Chibuzor Kelvin
[email protected]I've never made minestrone before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great and my family loved it.
Mumtaz bugti
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Rofinur Islam
[email protected]This minestrone is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and flavorful, and the pesto adds a nice touch of brightness.
Israel Obanla
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this minestrone. The broth was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly.
Lamran Kami
[email protected]This is the best minestrone I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the seafood is cooked perfectly.
TAREK GAMING
[email protected]I've made this minestrone several times and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Joey Jurkovich
[email protected]This is one of my favorite minestrone recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Cody Fouts
[email protected]I made this minestrone for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
OP GAMING SD
[email protected]This minestrone is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some shrimp and scallops that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect solution.
Taran Singh
[email protected]I've never had minestrone before, but this recipe was so good that I'm definitely a fan now.
Isabell Wilson
[email protected]This minestrone is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and flavorful, and the pesto adds a nice touch of brightness.
Mule Chancho
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this minestrone and it turned out great. Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe!
Rong Number
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this minestrone again.
Charelle Templeton
[email protected]I made this minestrone for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Thomas Shull
[email protected]This is the best minestrone I've ever had! The combination of flavors is perfect.
Sanele Mbokazi
[email protected]I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this minestrone. I'm not usually a big fan of seafood, but the broth was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly.
Md Shahed Hossain
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the minestrone turned out delicious. I used a variety of seafood, including shrimp, scallops, and mussels, and it was all cooked perfectly.
aheya ahmed
[email protected]I've made this minestrone several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto adds a nice touch of flavor.
Muskan Nadeem
[email protected]This shellfish minestrone was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out great.