VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BASIL AND GARLIC SAUCE
Steps:
- Make soup:
- Cut fennel stalks flush with bulb, discarding them, and trim off any tough outer layers from bulb. Chop fennel into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook pancetta in oil in a 7- to 9-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in fennel, onion, turnip, carrots, and cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is wilted, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cheese rind, squash, potato, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add lima beans, green beans, and cannellini and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Discard cheese rind, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper.
- Make pistou while soup is simmering:
- Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt (or pound with a mortar and pestle). Blend with basil in a food processor until basil is finely chopped. Add oil and cheese and purée.
- Top servings with a spoonful of pistou, then stir.
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Mandy Judith
m.judith42@gmail.comI've tried many vegetable soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is so hearty and filling. I love the addition of the basil and garlic sauce - it really takes the soup to the next level. I highly rec
POYO
poyo17@hotmail.frThis is my go-to recipe for vegetable soup. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the basil and garlic sauce - it really makes the soup. I highly re
Eryne Jewell
j@yahoo.comThis soup was a disappointment. The broth was watery and the vegetables were undercooked. I also found the basil and garlic sauce to be too overpowering. I would not recommend this recipe.
chicken _nugget
_nugget.chicken@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the basil and garlic sauce - it added a nice touch of flavor. Overall, I would recomm
tiky
tiky91@yahoo.comThis soup was just okay. The broth was a bit bland and the vegetables were mushy. I think I would have liked it better if I had used more fresh vegetables and herbs.
Ogbaga Kingsley
k.o43@hotmail.frI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are delicious. I love the addition of the basil and garlic sauce - it really makes the soup. Highly recommend!
Whashmi Whashmi
whashmi-whashmi@yahoo.comThis was a delicious and easy soup to make. I used fresh vegetables from my garden and the flavor was amazing. The basil and garlic sauce added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
Islam Goldy007
goldy007.i@aol.comThis soup is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe. The basil and garlic sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Mohsin Ali Sial
sial@yahoo.comI tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The soup was hearty and filling, and the flavors were well-balanced. I added a bit of extra garlic and basil to the sauce, which really took it up a notch. Highly recommend!
Relebohile Mochesane
mochesane_r@gmail.comThis vegetable soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the basil and garlic sauce - it added a delicious depth of flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this again!