PROVENCAL VEGETABLE SOUP

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From Barefoot in Paris, posted for ZWT III, France. NOTE: The recipe calls for 1 Cup Pistou, which can be found here - Recipe #192320 (the recipe editor wouldn't accept it as an ingredient)

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts
3 cups unpeeled boiling potatoes, 1/2 inch diced
3 cups diced carrots
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh pepper
3 quarts chicken stock
1 teaspoon saffron
1/2 lb French haricots vert, cut in half
4 ounces spaghetti, broken in pieces
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • heat the olive oil in a large stockpot, add the onions, and sauté over low heat for 10 min or till the onions are translucent.
  • Add the leeks, potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper and sauté over med heat for another 5 minutes add the chicken stock and saffron, bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for 30 min or till all the vegetables are tender. Add the haricots verts and spaghetti, bring to a simmer and cook for 15 more minutes.
  • To serve whisk ¼ cup of the pistou (see note above) into the hot soup, then season to taste.
  • Depending on the saltiness of your chicken stock, you may need to add up to another T of salt.
  • Serve with parmesan and more pistou.

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