Soupe au Pistou

Name: Soupe au Pistou
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters loosely packed basil leaves; 355 milliliters drained canned diced tomatoes (one 15-ounce can); 2 carrots, chopped; 946 milliliters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 118 milliliters elbow macaroni or other small pasta; 3 small cloves garlic, peeled; 113 grams green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 6 Tbsps olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 454 grams boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 teaspoons salt; 710 milliliters water; 227 grams zucchini (about , quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into thin slices

Soupe au Pistou might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 404 calories, 10g of protein, and 23g of fat each. If you have onion, garlic, carrots, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat.

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Add the onion and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Add the zucchini, green beans, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes longer.

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Add the potatoes, tomatoes, broth, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes.

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Add the beans, pasta, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Continue simmering until the vegetables are tender and the pasta is cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.

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Remove from the heat.

Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, puree the garlic, basil, and the remaining 4 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir 1/4 cup of this pistou into the soup.

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Serve the soup topped with the remaining pistou.

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Wine Recommendation: A good German riesling will cut through the richness of the soup and refresh your palate with its lively flavor. Try a kabinett or sptlese wine, preferably halbtrocken (on the dry side).

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