pistou
[ pees-TOO ]
1. A mixture of crushed basil, garlic and olive oil used as a
CONDIMENT or sauce. It's the French version of Italy's
PESTO. 2. A French vegetable soup that usually includes green beans, white beans, onions, potatoes, tomatoes and
VERMICELLI; it is seasoned with the basil-garlic
CONDIMENT in definition 1. The soup is similiar to an Italian
MINESTRONE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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