Provençale soupe au pistou (pesto soup)

La Soupe au Pistou is a classic summer soup from the countryside of Provence in The South of France. Think of this soup of the France’s version of Italy’s minestrone. The star ingredient is, of course, basil. But other summer garden favorites, such as...

French basil pesto

French pesto (pistou) differs from Italian pesto in that cheese and pine nuts are omitted. Vibrant basil fresh from the garden is the secret. Pesto can be made by hand with a mortar and pestle, or in a food processor. Makes: about ¾ cup Prep time: 15 minutes How to...