Pistou soup
Prep
10m
Cook
10m
serves
4
Pistou soup
Ingredients (11)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 leek, white part only, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes
- 1 large potato, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes
- 2 cups (500ml) good-quality chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tomato, peeled, seeds removed, cut into 1cm cubes
- 420g can four-bean mix, drained, rinsed
- 50g thin French or thin green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths
- 1 large zucchini, chopped
- 4 tablespoons (1/3 cup) good-quality basil pesto
- Chargrilled bread or baguette, to serve
Method
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1.Heat oil in a large saucepan, add leek and sweat over low heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the carrot and potato and cook, stirring, for a further minute.
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2.Add stock and 1 cup water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes, then add tomato, four-bean mix, French or green beans and zucchini. Season with salt and pepper.
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3.Cook for a further 2 minutes, stir in half the pesto, then ladle into serving bowls.
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4.Add a dollop of remaining pesto. Serve with bread.
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