Soupe au Pistou

Soupe au Pistou is a vibrant and hearty Provençal vegetable soup enriched with a fresh basil and garlic pesto. This vegan version captures the essence of traditional French cuisine while offering a burst of flavor and nutrition in every spoonful.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Green beans - 100 grams, chopped
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, chopped
• Vegetable broth - 800 ml
• Pasta (small, like ditalini) - 50 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil - 1 cup, packed
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 1 cup

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add the diced zucchini, green beans, and potato to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions, typically about 8-10 minutes.
5. While the soup is cooking, prepare the pistou by blending the fresh basil, garlic, nutritional yeast, and water in a food processor until smooth.
6. Once the pasta is cooked, season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in the pistou until well combined.
7. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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