Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil
55 min.
6
247kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil! This vibrant and nourishing soup is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome choice for anyone seeking a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal. Perfectly crafted to serve six, this recipe is ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in.

Imagine the aroma of fresh basil mingling with the earthy scent of sautéed vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can whip up this comforting dish that boasts only 247 calories per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

This soup is versatile enough to be enjoyed as a starter, a light snack, or even as a part of an antipasti spread. The combination of fresh ingredients, including carrots, leeks, and ripe tomatoes, ensures that every spoonful is packed with nutrients and flavor. The addition of a homemade pistou, made from basil, garlic, and olive oil, elevates this dish to a whole new level, providing a burst of freshness that complements the hearty vegetables.

Whether served hot or cold, this Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a bowl of warmth and goodness that celebrates the beauty of plant-based cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • medium carrots peeled
  • stalks celery 
  • 30  basil leaves fresh washed and dried
  • medium garlic cloves 
  • 12  green beans 
  • small leeks white
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small onion 
  • large potatoes peeled
  • servings salt 
  • drops all the tabasco sauce you handle 
  •  to 6 tomatoes ripe peeled seeded
  • quarts chicken stock see for a vegetarian option canned (or 2 qts water, 4 bouillion cubes, a pinch of thyme, and)
  • tablespoons water 
  • medium zucchini 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cut the leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, and carrots into 1/4 inch diced cubes.2 In a 6-quart stockpot, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil with the 3 tablespoons of water.
  2. Add the vegetables and cook over medium-low heat until all the water evaporates. Do not brown the vegetables.3
  3. Add the stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.4 Meanwhile, make the pistou.
  4. Put the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a food processor. Pulse until puréed.5 Stir the purée into the cooked soup. Do not let the soup return to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt, pepper, and a few dashes of Tabasco.
  5. Serve the soup hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories247kcal
Protein5.61%
Fat50.68%
Carbs43.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
82.93
Glycemic Load
13.18
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.700869508412%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.56mg
Apigenin
0.39mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
1.57mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
3.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:247.49kcal
12.37%
Fat:14.55g
22.39%
Saturated Fat:2.04g
12.74%
Carbohydrates:28.23g
9.41%
Net Carbohydrates:23.64g
8.6%
Sugar:9.32g
10.36%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1512.08mg
65.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.63g
7.25%
Vitamin A:5556.37IU
111.13%
Vitamin K:51.41µg
48.96%
Vitamin C:37.93mg
45.98%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.41%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.3%
Potassium:748.93mg
21.4%
Vitamin E:3.01mg
20.1%
Fiber:4.59g
18.37%
Folate:64.96µg
16.24%
Magnesium:47.35mg
11.84%
Copper:0.21mg
10.55%
Iron:1.87mg
10.37%
Phosphorus:99.91mg
9.99%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.85%
Vitamin B3:1.77mg
8.87%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.66%
Calcium:65.53mg
6.55%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.1%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.09%
Selenium:1.04µg
1.49%