Soupe au Pistou Recipe 🥣
Description: Dive into the Mediterranean flavors with this delightful Soupe au Pistou, inspired by Elizabeth David’s ‘A Book of Mediterranean Food.’ It’s a simple yet intensely flavorful soup that will tantalize your taste buds with every spoonful.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: Not specified
Ingredients:
- 6 cups boiling water
- 1 potato, diced
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tomatoes, grilled
- 1 cup vermicelli
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
Instructions:
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Prepare the Base: In a large pot, combine the boiling water, diced potatoes, chopped tomatoes, and garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to boil over a high flame until the vegetables are almost tender.
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Add Vermicelli: Once the vegetables are nearly cooked, add the vermicelli to the pot. Continue cooking gently until the vermicelli is tender and cooked through.
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Make the Aillade: In a blender, combine the grilled tomatoes, garlic cloves, and fresh basil leaves. Blend until smooth and thoroughly combined. Add 3 tablespoonfuls of the liquid from the pistou (soup) to the blender and blend again until well incorporated.
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Combine and Serve: Pour the prepared pistou into a large serving tureen. Stir in the aillade mixture until evenly distributed. Top the soup with a generous sprinkle of grated Gruyere cheese before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 686.9
- Fat Content: 3.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 48.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 137.2g
- Fiber Content: 36.1g
- Sugar Content: 5.5g
- Protein Content: 30.9g
Keywords:
Vegetable, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Less than 60 Minutes
This Soupe au Pistou recipe is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and creamy cheese that will transport you to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with every spoonful. Enjoy it as a comforting meal on a chilly evening or serve it as a starter at your next dinner party to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness!
