Low-Fat Soupe Au Pistou
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 pou...
Ingredients
- onion, approx
- garlic, approx
- tomato, approx
- chicken, approx
- salt, approx
- oil, approx
- cheese, approx
- potato, approx
Directions
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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
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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
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Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil
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Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender
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For the pistou, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth
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To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of pistou and one (15 ml) of grated cheese
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Served with thick slices of toasted garlic bread, this dish is a meal in itself
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Serves 4 to 6.