Title: Soupe Au Pistou
Categories: Soup
Yield: 1 Servings

300	g	Bacon
3	c	White beans
1	c	String beans; diced
1		Carrot; diced
3		Potatoes; peeled and, diced
3		Tomatoes; peeled, seeded and
		;, chopped
1/4	lb	Grated parmesan cheese
2		Garlic cloves; crushed
1/2	c	Olive oil
1/4	lb	Small pasta
15	lg	Basil leaves
1	ts	Oregano
		Salt and pepper; to taste

1. Scald bacon, and place in a stock pot with 3 liters water. 2. Bring to a boil and add white beans and carrot. Simmer covered until beans are almost cooked. 3. Add string beans and potatoes. And continue cooking uncovered over medium heat. 4. Add pasta and cook until pasta is done. Check seasonings. 5. In a small bowl blend tomatoes, garlic , basil and oregano and crush into a paste. 6. Start adding the olive oil as if for a mayonnaise, alternating with the cheese until both have been incorporated. &. Transfer the tomato mixture to a serving tureen and dissolve it with a little of the boiling soup. Pour rest of soup into mixture and cover. Let stand 5 minutes to infuse. Serve hot Tastes even better the next day.

NOTES : Other vegetables may be added, such as zucchini, Napa cabbage etc... Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #10

Recipe by: Miriam P. Posvolsky ( ELLE, Fiches)

previous

next