VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BASIL AND GARLIC
Steps:
- Make soup:
- Bring water to a boil in a 5-quart pot and simmer leeks, onion, carrots, potatoes, squash, white beans (if using fresh), and bouquet garni 30 minutes, or until beans and squash are tender but remain intact. Add green beans, zucchini, and macaroni (and cooked white beans if using) and simmer 15 minutes, or until macaroni is tender but not falling apart.
- Make pistou while soup is cooking:
- Pound garlic, basil, salt, and pepper to taste with a large mortar and pestle, alternating between pounding and turning with a grinding motion, until mixture forms a paste. Work in enough Parmesan to make a very stiff paste, then add about one third of tomato, pounding and grinding into the paste. Gradually work in remaining cheese and tomato with a little olive oil until mixture is a barely fluid paste. Gradually work in 1 cup oil, or enough for pistou to become a sauce. (Pistou will not be an emulsion, so it should be thoroughly mixed each time it is dished out.)
- Serve soup with mortar of pistou on the side, to be added to taste by each person.
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Zyair Weston
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any soup lover. It's easy to make, flavorful, and versatile. I highly recommend it.
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[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new soup recipes. This soup is a great addition to my repertoire. It's packed with vegetables and it's really flavorful. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.
Abbas Alay
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I always sneak in a few extra vegetables without them even noticing.
Ahmadullah Azizi
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand. I also like to experiment with different herbs and spices. It's always a different soup, but it's always delicious.
Coquito Sanchez
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty, and the basil and garlic give it a really nice flavor. I always make a big pot of it when I'm feeling under the weather.
Abdul Hadi686
[email protected]I'm on a diet and this soup is a lifesaver. It's filling and satisfying without being too high in calories. I've been eating it for lunch every day this week and I'm not getting tired of it.
Rosagarcia Elia
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's the perfect way to clean out my fridge.
Trimurti 2052
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Robiul Hasan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was thick and creamy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the crispy garlic croutons on top.
Colleen Mitchell
[email protected]This soup was incredibly flavorful and comforting. The combination of vegetables, basil, and garlic was perfect. I served it with a crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Atario Swaby
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and hearty, and the basil and garlic really made it special. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rabeeh Hamdan
[email protected]This vegetable soup was delicious and easy to make! I used fresh basil and garlic from my garden, and the flavors were amazing. I also added some chopped carrots and celery, and it turned out perfect. Will definitely be making this again soon.