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Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil Recipe

Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 small leeks, white part only
1 large potato, peeled
1 small onion
2 stalks celery
1 medium zucchini
12 green beans
2 medium carrots, peeled
6 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp water
1/2 gallon chicken stock (or 1/2 gallon water , 4 bouillon cubes , a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf)
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
4 medium garlic cloves
30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Cut the leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, and carrots into 1/4-inch dice.
In a 6-quart stockpot, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil with the water. Add the vegetables and saute over medium-low heat until all the water evaporates. Do not brown the vegetables.
Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cook at a gentle boil for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, put the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until pureed.
Stir the puree into the cooked soup. Do not let the soup return to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot or cold from a tureen or in individual bowls.
Cook's Note: My mother uses only water, because her vegetables are peak-of-season, just-picked, and therefore full of flavor; but you can use stock if you like. Pistou, the puree of tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil in this recipe, is a traditional French condiment that adds a burst of flavor just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	203.54 Kcal (852 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.17g	22%
Cholesterol	0.01mg	0%
Sodium	56.65mg	2%
Potassium	545.34mg	12%
Total Carbs	17.98g	6%
Sugars	6.25g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.9g	20%
Protein	3.4g	7%
Vitamin C	17.9mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	136.2mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.44 Kcal (412 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.85g	22%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	27.4mg	2%
Potassium	263.76mg	12%
Total Carbs	8.7g	6%
Sugars	3.02g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	20%
Protein	1.65g	7%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	14%
Iron	2mg	23%
Calcium	65.9mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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bitter
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