Provençal Vegetable Soup
French Easy

Provençal Vegetable Soup

A fresh summer classic finished with a vibrant basil pistou

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⏱️ 45 minutes 20 minutes prep · 21 minutes cook
🍽️ 6 Serves
285 Calories
10g Protein
31g Carbs
15g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

This French summer classic relies on a delicate vegetable broth intensified by a dollop of pistou, the vibrant French cousin to pesto. The combination of fresh seasonal greens and hearty white beans makes for a light yet satisfying meal that highlights the best of the season.


Instructions

1

Process the basil, Parmesan, oil, and garlic in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds; set the pistou aside.

2

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the leek, celery, carrot, and a pinch of salt and pepper; cook until the vegetables are softened and the leeks are translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.

3

Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4

Stir in the vegetable broth and water. Increase the heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil. Add the orecchiette and cook until it is just beginning to soften, about 8 minutes.

5

Stir in the haricots verts and white beans. Continue to simmer until the beans are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.

6

Add the zucchini and tomato. Simmer until the zucchini is tender and the pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes more.

7

Remove the pot from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, with a generous dollop of the pistou swirled into each bowl.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

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Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

What substitutions can I make?
  • orecchiette: small shells or ditalini
  • haricots verts: regular green beans
Rohit Bothra
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Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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