VEGETABLE SOUP WITH SWEET BASIL

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The simple soup my mother makes from the vegetables she grows in her own garden next to the house where I grew up in St. Viet, Carinthia, Austria, is very little different from the following traditional French recipe: just lots of good, fresh vegetables and some liquid to cook them in.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield : 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 small leeks, white part only
1 large potato, peeled
1 small onion
2 stalks celery
1 medium zucchini
12 green beans
2 medium carrots, peeled
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1/2 gallon chicken stock (or 1/2 gallon water, 4 bouillon cubes, a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf)
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
4 medium garlic cloves
30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
Salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, and carrots into 1/4-inch dice.
  • In a 6-quart stockpot, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil with the water. Add the vegetables and saute over medium-low heat until all the water evaporates. Do not brown the vegetables.
  • Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cook at a gentle boil for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, put the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until pureed.
  • Stir the puree into the cooked soup. Do not let the soup return to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot or cold from a tureen or in individual bowls.

Marta Marta Teferi
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This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves vegetable soup. It's flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. You won't be disappointed.


Chance Douglas
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Malak Zeedan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Tika ram Bhattarai
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ajad Shakh
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Simtho Trevor
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it's also very affordable.


Madison Martin
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This soup is a delicious and healthy way to use up leftover vegetables. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can customize it to my liking.


Felicia Cummings
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this soup again.


Rebaone Ranjalla
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This soup was a waste of time and ingredients. It was flavorless and the vegetables were tough. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Itx Mian shahid
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The soup was too salty and the vegetables were undercooked. I would not make this recipe again.


Arif Badshah
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The soup was bland and the vegetables were mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


pico
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This vegetable soup is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Suleiman Ali
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The soup was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kamran Ali
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the sweet basil added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Charmaine Cooper
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The vegetable soup was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Aabiskar Khadka
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of sweet basil, which gave the soup a unique and refreshing flavor.


VITHU VITHUSHIHAN
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This soup is a winner! It's packed with flavor and the sweet basil gives it a wonderful aroma. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nassib Zad
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The vegetable soup was delicious and comforting. The sweet basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this soup again.


Glenn Newhouse
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out absolutely delicious. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and satisfying.


Ladla Chaudhary
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This vegetable soup is a delightful symphony of flavors! The sweet basil adds a unique and refreshing touch that elevates the dish to a whole new level. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and healthy meal.


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