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Soup au Pistou

Cultural Context

Originating from the Provence region of France, Soup au Pistou is a vibrant vegetable soup enriched with pistou, a sauce made from basil, garlic, and olive oil. Traditionally enjoyed in summer, it reflects the bounty of local produce and is often served as a communal dish. Today, variations abound, with many adding pasta or different vegetables, making it a beloved staple in French cuisine and beyond.

FrenchFRProvencemain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 brown onion
1 large carrot
2-3 cloves garlic
2 medium potatoes
3 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup risoni
400 grams cannellini beans
lemon juice
basil pesto

pistou

🥗Healthier: fresh basil pesto

💰Cheaper: homemade pesto

Basil pesto offers a similar flavor at lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan.

2

Add 1 finely diced brown onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3

Add 1 finely diced large carrot and cook.

4

Add 2-3 cloves of freshly diced garlic and cook.

5

Add 2 finely diced medium potatoes and cook.

6

Pour in 3 cups of chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

7

Add 1/3 cup of risoni and 400 grams of cannellini beans; cook for about an hour.

8

Add a dash of lemon juice and serve with basil pesto on the side.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingblending

Equipment Needed

saucepan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Pistou SoupProvençal Soup
Local Name: Soupe au Pistou

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