Ingredients | | --- | FOR | THE SOUP --- | | 1 | tablespoon | olive oil | | 2 | each | onions, cut into 1/2 inch dice | | 2 | each | carrots, cut into 1/2 inch dice | | 2 | each | zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch dice | | 1/4 | pound | green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces | | 3 | each | tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch dice | | 8 | each | garlic, cloves, finely chopped | | 1/2 | pound | potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice | | 3 | cup | chicken broth, low-fat or vegetable broth or water | | 1 | cup | chick peas, or garbanzos, or canned bean of your choice, rinsed, drained | | 1 | | salt, to taste | | 1 | | pepper, to taste | | | | | | --- | FOR | THE PISTOU --- | | 1 | cup | basil, leaves, fresh, packed | | 1 | tablespoon | olive oil | | 2 | each | garlic, cloves, finely chopped | | 1/2 | cup | chicken broth, low-fat, or vegetable broth or water | | 1 | | salt, to taste | | 1 | | pepper, freshly ground | | | | | | --- | FOR | THE GARNISH --- | | 2 | tablespoon | parmesan cheese, grated | | | | | | Directions:
| Begin by making the soup. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over moderate heat, and cook the onions and carrots for 5 to 10 minutes, until soft but not brown. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
For the pistou, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of pistou and one (15 ml) of grated cheese. Served with thick slices of toasted garlic bread, this dish is a meal in itself.
Serves 4 to 6.
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