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Pistou
OtherAlso known as: Basil sauce
A Provençal sauce made from fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil, closely related to Italian pesto but traditionally made without pine nuts or cheese. It is stirred into soupe au pistou — a hearty Provençal vegetable soup — just before serving.
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