SOUPE AU PISTOU (VEGETABLE SOUP WITH PESTO)
The cookbook author and culinary historian Jessica B. Harris adapted this recipe from a meal she once had in the South of France at the home of James Baldwin, and it appears in her 2017 memoir, "My Soul Looks Back." It's a simple Provençal soup - French country cooking at its best - made with whatever vegetables are in season and brightened with generous spoonfuls of green pesto. You could use a vegetable stock or a light chicken stock instead of water, if you happen to have one, but there's no need: A good dollop of pesto will deliver a bright, garlicky flavor that permeates every bite.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the pistou: Purée the tomato, basil, parsley and garlic in a food processor. While the machine is running, drizzle in the oil. Add the cheese, and mix well, then transfer to a small bowl.
- Make the soup: In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, add celery, carrot, leek, thyme and olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leek is starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and 8 cups water, and bring to a boil, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes, then stir in remaining vegetables and pasta. Cook uncovered until the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and stir in about half the pistou. Taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with the rest of the pistou on the side, spooning it directly into the soup as needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 720 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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NORAH MUTUA
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. The flavor was just not there. I would not recommend this soup to others.
Rana Abdul Jabbar
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day! The vegetables are hearty and the pesto adds a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Kabita Dhimal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of vegetable soups, but this one is really good! The pesto adds a lot of flavor and the soup is very filling. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.
Cardo Brown
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The soup is very healthy and it's also very easy to make. I would recommend this soup to others.
Natasha Giree
[email protected]I made this soup for my friends and they all loved it! The soup is very easy to make and it's very affordable. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Vinoth vino
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is very filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Bryce Sullivan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. The flavor was just not there. I would not recommend this soup to others.
Yemi L.
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day! The vegetables are hearty and the pesto adds a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Destney Moragne
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the soup was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Srk Lewanay
[email protected]This soup was okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste and the soup was not very filling. I wouldn't recommend this soup to others.
Faad Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vegetable soups, but this one was really good! The pesto added a lot of flavor and the soup was very filling. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.
Sk Mahadi
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of the vegetables and the pesto. I will definitely be making this soup again.
MdRazaul Karim
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
SYN IrishDragon
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the pesto added a wonderful freshness and brightness. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.