This stoup calls for a whole cup of basil and I just happen to have a whole lot of basil goin' on. I intended to make a bunch of pesto fresh from my garden, but my garden has been a dismal failure. The flowers have been wonderful.....but the veggies have been a wee bit disappointing for the work I (we...) put in to their cultivation. If learning were my aim, it'd be one thing, but my goal was a mini-supermarket. I am happy to report my Chinese Red Long Beans are prolific and adding vibrant color to my cooking!
Of course the pictures above have nothing to do with this recipe, so.....Back to stoup - a catchy new cooking term for a cross between soup and stew, though long known in religious circles as the holy water font in the front of the church. Considering it's the [amount of] water that makes the difference here, stoup fits. You'll love this tomato-based version, and though it seems a lot of basil, trust me, you'll love it. Or trust the critic on this one!Hardy Appetit!
