Pistou Soup

Name: Pistou Soup
Ingredients: 1 tsp. basil; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 lb. green beans, cut in 1 inch lengths; 3 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes; 2 qt. water; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 lb. vermicelli, broken; 3/4 c. shredded cheese (Swiss or Cheddar)

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 tsp. basil
4 cloves garlic
1/4 c. olive oil
2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 lb. green beans, cut in 1 inch lengths
3 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 qt. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 lb. vermicelli, broken
3/4 c. shredded cheese (Swiss or Cheddar)

Directions

1

In a soup tureen or large deep bowl (at least 3-quart) from which you serve the soup mix the first three ingredients.
2

Stir mixture well so oil coats basil.
3

Cover and let stand while you prepare the soup.