Provencal Vegetable Soup: Soupe au Pistou

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium leeks, dark green parts trimmed and discarded, light green and white parts thoroughly washed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • Salt
  • 1 teaspoon whole black and white peppercorns
  • 4 small sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 small sprigs fresh parsley
  • 12 green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice

Pistou:

  • 6 medium garlic cloves, peeled
  • 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried

Goat Cheese Croutons:

  • 6 to 8 slices French bread, about 1/4-inch thick
  • Olive oil
  • 6 to 8 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese

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