Potage Pistou Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 small leeks, white part only
• 1 large potato, peeled
• 1 small onion
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 medium zucchini
• 12 green beans
• 2 medium carrots, peeled
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 quarts chicken stock (or 2 qts water, 4 bouillion cubes, a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf OR you can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)*
• 4 to 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
• 4 medium garlic cloves
• 30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 to 3 drops Tabasco sauce