Soupe au pistou

Soupe au pistou is a vibrant French vegetable soup enriched with a fragrant basil and garlic pesto, making it a delightful and hearty dish. This recipe showcases fresh seasonal vegetables, offering a burst of flavor and nutrition in every spoonful.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Vegetable broth - 800 milliliters
• Canned diced tomatoes - 200 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Basil leaves - 50 grams (for pesto)
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated (optional)
• Water - 1 liter

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the diced carrot and potato to the pot, stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the zucchini and green beans, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. While the soup simmers, prepare the pistou: In a food processor, combine basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese (if using). Pulse until finely chopped, then gradually add 2 tablespoons of olive oil while blending until smooth.
6. Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the pistou into the soup. Adjust seasoning if needed and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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