How to pronounce Soupe au pistou

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /sup o pistu/. In plain English letters that is soop oh pees-TOO, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Soupe au pistou?

Soupe au pistou is a soup or stew of France. Where it comes from: Provence. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables, beans & tofu and wheat & flour. It tastes fresh and savory.

Where Soupe au pistou comes from

Soupe au pistou is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur.

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