Preparing this bean soup recipe takes a bit longer than heating up a can, but the increased effort results in a fresher flavor and a bright, herby topping.

While the veg is roasting, make the ... you like your soup. Heat the soup through until hot. To serve, pour the soup into warm bowls. Top each one with a spoonful of the pesto.

Put all the pesto ingredients in a food processor and blend until it forms a vibrant green paste with a little crunch. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Set aside. To make the soup, heat the oil in a ...

We love Provençal vegetable soup, made with navy beans, tomatoes, carrots, fennel, zucchini, onion and green beans, and topped with pistou, a pesto-style basil puree. This soup is great for a ...

Green beans aren ... mixed into a potato salad. As a main course, this pairing works like a dream when incorporated into pasta dishes, as evidenced by our Ligurian pesto pasta recipe.