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Soupe au pistou

A big pot of summer vegetables, beans and pasta topped with a spoonful of basil and garlic pistou.

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  • Time50 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.81 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

6 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan. Cook the onion and carrots for 8 minutes until soft.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Add the potatoes, tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 15 minutes.

    15 min
  3. 3

    Add the courgettes, green beans, cannellini beans and pasta. Simmer for 12 minutes until the pasta is tender.

    12 min
  4. 4

    Meanwhile make the pistou. Crush the garlic with a pinch of salt, add the basil and pound or blitz to a paste. Mix in 4 tbsp oil and the cheese.

  5. 5

    Ladle the soup into bowls and swirl a spoonful of pistou into each one.

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