Pistou(Soup)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A hearty Provençal-inspired soup packed with green beans, potatoes, and tomatoes, flavored with fresh herbs and finished with a rich pistou for a vibrant, comforting meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 leek, white part only, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes, chopped and drained
  • 6 cups beef bouillon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup spaghetti in 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp crushed basil
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp sage
  • 2 egg yolks

Instructions

  1. Saute the diced onions and sliced leek in butter until tender.
  2. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a large covered pot.
  3. Add green beans, diced potatoes, chopped drained tomatoes, and beef bouillon to the pot.
  4. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add salt, pepper, and spaghetti; cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, mash the garlic with crushed basil, thyme, and sage.
  7. Add egg yolks to the mashed herbs, then gradually stir in the oil and tomato paste to make the pistou.
  8. Add a small amount of hot soup to the pistou mixture and stir well.
  9. Return the pistou to the soup and stir to combine.
  10. Serve the soup hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1225 kcal 61% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 35.8g 72% DV
Total Fat 86.6g 100% DV
Carbs 79.8g 29% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 18.7g 37% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10453.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1492.8mg 32% DV
Cholesterol 678.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 448.3mcg 50% DV
Vitamin C 85.4mg 95% DV
Vitamin D 2.7mcg 14% DV
Calcium 474mg 36% DV
Iron 12mg 66% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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