Pistou

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Soup au Pistou

Pistou is a traditional Provençal cold sauce made from basil, garlic, and olive oil. It is similar to the Italian pesto, though it lacks pine nuts and sometimes cheese. Pistou is a key ingredient in the Provençal dish soupe au pistou, a vegetable soup that incorporates the sauce.

Ingredients[edit | edit source]

The primary ingredients of pistou are:

Optional ingredients that can be added include:

Preparation[edit | edit source]

Pistou is traditionally prepared by crushing the basil and garlic together in a mortar and pestle and then slowly adding olive oil to create a smooth paste. Some modern recipes may use a food processor for convenience.

Uses[edit | edit source]

Pistou is most famously used in soupe au pistou, a hearty vegetable soup from the Provence region of France. It can also be used as a condiment for various dishes, including:

Comparison with Pesto[edit | edit source]

While pistou and pesto share similar ingredients and preparation methods, there are key differences:

  • Pistou does not traditionally include pine nuts.
  • Cheese is optional in pistou, whereas it is a standard ingredient in pesto.

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