Pistou Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp. basil
4 cloves garlic
1/4 c. olive oil
2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 lb. green beans, cut in 1 inch lengths
3 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 qt. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 lb. vermicelli, broken
3/4 c. shredded cheese (Swiss or Cheddar)

Preparation

In a soup tureen or large deep bowl (at least 3-quart) from which you serve the soup mix the first three ingredients.
Stir mixture well so oil coats basil.
Cover and let stand while you prepare the soup.