Pistou of Spring Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb. asparagus, tough ends trimmed, spears cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces and blanched
- 1 1⁄2 lb. fava beans, shelled, blanched and peeled
- 1 cup shelled peas, blanched
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as mint and flat-leaf parsley
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves, blanched
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Thinly sliced fresh mint or basil for garnish
- Crème fraîche for garnish
Directions
In a bowl, combine the asparagus, fava beans, peas and chopped herbs. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to a blender and add the basil. Slowly add the 1 cup olive oil, pureeing until the mixture is smooth. Reserve the remaining vegetables.In a large pot over medium heat, warm the 2 Tbs. oil. Add the shallot and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the reserved vegetables, the pureed vegetables and enough stock to reach the desired consistency. Heat the soup, stirring occasionally, until warm, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and garnish with mint and crème fraîche. Serves 8.
Adapted from a recipe by Dan Barber, chef of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Pocantico Hills, NY.
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AMAZING and Healthy!
This is a filling soup/stew filled with flavor and texture. Truly the best summer soup! Loved it last night for dinner and woke up this morning craving it for breakfast it was that yummy!!!
Date published: 2014-05-29