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Provencal Vegetable Soup
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 8
NOTE: The recipe calls for 1 Cup Pistou, which can be found here - Barefoot Contessa's Pistou (the recipe editor wouldn't accept it as an ingredient).
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To serve whisk 1/4 cup of the pistou (see note above) into the hot soup, then season to taste.
4. Depending on the saltiness of your chicken stock, you may need to add up to another T of salt.
5. Serve with parmesan and more pistou.
By RecipeOfHealth.com