Provencal Vegetable Soup (Soupe au Pistou)

Soupe au Pistou is a traditional dish from the Provence region of France and is often enjoyed during summer when fresh vegetables are abundant.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 15.

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Provencal Vegetable Soup (Soupe au Pistou)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: French, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Tomatoes
• 1 cup Zucchini
• 1 cup Yellow Squash
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 cup Green Beans
• 1 medium Potato
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 cup Pasta
• 2 tablespoon Basil Leaves
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, potato, and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add the pasta and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
4. In a blender or food processor, blend the basil leaves with some olive oil to make a pesto.
5. Serve the soup hot, topped with a spoonful of pistou and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 6g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.