Fresh Shell Bean Soup with Pistou

Ingredients

SOUP

  1. 2 pounds fresh cranberry beans, shelled (2 cups), see Note
  2. Salt
  3. 8 parsley stems
  4. 4 thyme sprigs
  5. 1 bay leaf
  6. 1 slice of bacon
  7. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  8. 1 medium onion, finely diced
  9. 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  10. 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  11. 1 medium celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  12. 6 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
  13. 2 medium tomatoes--peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  14. 3 ounces thin green beans, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
  15. 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  16. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  17. 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  18. Freshly ground pepper

PISTOU

  1. 8 large basil leaves
  2. 1 small garlic clove, halved
  3. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  4. Salt and freshly ground pepper

CROUTONS

  1. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  2. 1 cup diced (1/4 inch) crustless country bread
  3. 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  4. Salt and freshly ground pepper

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