Instructions: 1. Put white beans in a bowl and cover by 1 inch with cold water. Let soak overnight. Drain.

2. In a large pot over medium heat, bring stock to a boil. Add white beans, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 35 minutes. Add onion, leek, celery, potato, and carrots. Simmer 20 minutes. Add tomato, green beans, zucchini, and macaroni, and simmer until all vegetables are tender (about 20 minutes more). Serve in warm bowls; garnish each serving with 2 teaspoons pistou.

Pass extra pistou and Gruyere at the table.

Pistou: Place all pistou ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Makes about 1/2 cup.

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