Soupe Au Pistou from Nice

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Scrumptious Soupe Au Pistou from Nice Recipe
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 cups vegetable stock
1 zucchini , diced
1 small potato , diced
1 shallot , chopped
1 carrot , diced
1 can chopped tomatoes
salt and pepper
1/2 cup thin green beans , cut in 1/2 inch lengths
1/2 cup frozen baby peas
1/2 cup pasta , small pasta shapes ( for example , conchigliette , ditali or farfalline )
4 -6 tablespoons traditional basil-based pesto sauce ( commercial or homemade )
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste
grated parmesan cheese ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
260
Sugar
9g
Fat
11g
Soupe Au Pistou is a vegetable soup from Nice, France. It is derived from the traditional Italian soup recipe called Minestrone. The soup is made with a combination of boiled vegetables and pasta with the addition of a basil-based pesto sauce and sun-dried tomato paste. This classic recipe packs in numerous nutrients making it perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Soupe Au Pistou is an ideal meal for both summer and winter seasons and is a perfect opportunity to make use of the variety of veggies available.

Instructions

1.In a pot, bring the vegetable stock to a boil.
2.Add zucchini, potato, shallot, carrot, chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper to the pot and boil for 10 minutes until the veggies are cooked.
3.Add green beans, baby peas and small pasta shapes to the pot and boil for another 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
4.Turn off the heat and stir in traditional basil-based pesto sauce and sun-dried tomato paste.
5.Serve immediately in a bowl with grated Parmesan cheese on top if you like.

PROS

Soupe Au Pistou from Nice is a perfect comfort food with a combination of veggies and pasta.

It’s quick and easy to make and perfect for a hearty meal.

CONS

This recipe includes pasta, so people who are sensitive to gluten or watching their weight should be cautious.

The preparation time may be longer depending on the type of pasta used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup recipe is a nutrient-packed dish with a blend of vegetables and pasta.
The plant-based nutrients in the veggies and Mediterranean herbs help prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The soup is a good source of vitamins and minerals with only a moderate amount of carbs.

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