Pistou Soup
This hearty vegetable soup is brimming with a colorful medley of vegetables and beans, creating a wholesome and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. The vibrant colors and aromatic flavors of the vegetables combine beautifully to create a dish that is as delicious as it is nutritious. Topped with a fresh basil pesto sauce and served with Parmesan and croûtons on the side, this soup is a comforting and satisfying meal that will impress your guests.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 2 each medium carrots and celery sticks, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 small fennel bulb , trimmed and finely chopped
- 250g each turnips , celeriac and parsnip, peeled and finely chopped
- 140g frozen peas
- 140g tinned haricot beans or dried haricot beans soaked overnight
- large bunch basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 100ml extra-virgin olive oil
- grated Parmesan and croûtons, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan and sweat the onion, carrots, celery, fennel, turnip, celeriac and parsnip for 5-10 mins. Pour over 1.6 litres of boiling water, season and simmer for 10-15 mins, until the vegetables are tender. At the last moment add the peas and the beans and cook for a further 1 min. Taste and season with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Meanwhile, make the pesto sauce. Blanch the basil leaves in boiling water for 5 secs, then remove and cool under cold running water. Pat dry and purée all the ingredients in a liquidiser. Taste and season, then reserve. Keep in the fridge until required. When ready to serve, pour the soup into a large, warmed tureen, top with some of the pesto sauce and serve to your guests. Place Parmesan and croûtons on the table so guests may help themselves.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 201 calories
- Fat Content: 15 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 13 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 7 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 4 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.15 milligram of sodium
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