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Summer Pistou

Name: Summer Pistou
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 1 tbs Rapeseed Oil; 2 finely chopped Leek; 1 large Courgettes; 1L Vegetable Stock; 400g Cannellini Beans; 200g Green Beans; 3 chopped Tomatoes; 3 chopped Garlic Clove; Small pack Basil; 40g Parmesan

Summer Pistou is a classic France vegetarian that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Rapeseed Oil, Leek, Courgettes, Vegetable Stock, Cannellini Beans, Green Beans, Tomatoes, Garlic Clove, Basil and Parmesan, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic France cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Flamiche.

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Ingredients

Rapeseed Oil1 tbs
Leek2 finely chopped
Courgettes1 large
Vegetable Stock1L
Cannellini Beans400g
Green Beans200g
Tomatoes3 chopped
Garlic Clove3 chopped
BasilSmall pack
Parmesan40g

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1🍳 Fry⏱️ 5 mins

Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the leeks and courgette for 5 mins to soften.

Step 2🍲 Simmer⏱️ 5-8 mins

Pour in the stock, add three-quarters of the haricot beans with the green beans, half the tomatoes, and simmer for 5-8 mins until the vegetables are tender.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Meanwhile, blitz the remaining beans and tomatoes, the garlic and basil in a food processor (or in a bowl with a stick blender) until smooth, then stir in the Parmesan.

Step 4🥄 Mix⏱️ 1 min

Stir the sauce into the soup, cook for 1 min, then ladle half into bowls or pour into a flask for a packed lunch.

Step 5

Chill the remainder.

Step 6

Will keep for a couple of days.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Summer Pistou carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown rapeseed oil in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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