Name: Soupe au Pistou
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut in 1/4-inch rounds; 1 carrot, peeled and trimmed and diced; 2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; Sea salt; 1 large zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 cup fresh coco blanc, Jacob's cattle, or other shell beans (or dried beans) cooked until tender; 2 cups angel hair pasta; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and green germ removed; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1-1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, gently packed; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

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