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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

A Traditional Soupe au Pistou Recipe from Provence

August 25, 2023

Marie-Helene Beriot is the president of Remember Provence, an online store selling only genuine French creations. She also enjoys cooking traditional recipes such as soupe au pistou for her family, which she shares below. Having grown up in Provence, Marie Helene has an innate ability to identify authentic, high-quality goods from those that might be

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Soupe au Pistou a Summer Soup from Nice, France

July 24, 2023

While we often think of soup as a cold-weather dish, some recipes bridge the seasons perfectly. Filled with vegetables and legumes, la soupe au pistou is one such dish. In Nice and traditional Cuisine Nissarde pistou soup is a summer dish. A mix of seasonal vegetables, potatoes and beans cook in a light broth and

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François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Fall Soup: Soupe au Pistou a Provencal Classic

September 13, 2018

No other soup, save for bouillabaisse (which really can’t be called a soup), clearly defines Provence more aptly than Soupe au Pistou. It’s the edible history of the ‘arrière-pays’ or hinterlands of Provence, where farmers have long tended their fields of vegetables and fruits. There are several versions of Soupe au Pistou ranging from ham

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Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Elizabeth Bard’s Version of Soupe au Pistou

February 2, 2016

This soup is a Provençal classic, practically every every household will have their own variation. This is a perfect autumn recipe from Elizabeth Bard's latest book Picnic in Provence: A memoir with Recipes.

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Pesto & Pistou · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Recipe for Tomato Soupe au Pistou

November 13, 2015

Jackie shares her version of a Provencal classic soupe au pistou. In this variation, a heavier dose of tomatoes will give you a summery reminder as winter closes in. According to Jackie, All this tomato growing and preserving couldn’t go by without attempting a few new recipe ideas in the kitchen and in a departure

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Pesto & Pistou · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Tomato Soupe au Pistou

October 21, 2015

The last few days of summer have found me busily preserving tomatoes for use during the winter. Over in France, the long, hot August days were perfect for my first attempt at sundried plum tomatoes, which shrivelled in the garden sun for two days before being tightly packed. Continue reading for the original blog post.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Colours and Tastes of Autumn in Provence

October 9, 2020

Fall Shades In Provence, autumn’s arrival can be subtle. Not long after the grape harvest, the vines start changing colour. Vineyards turn shades of golden-yellow and deep-red signalling that the rootstock is ready for a rest. The Plane trees (Platanes) that provided welcome summer shade drop their large brown leaves in noisy, crunchy piles. Along

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