Garbure -- a french country soup

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsButter
2Carrots, sliced
3Leeks, cut in 1\" pieces (or 6 - 8 scallions, I prefer leeks)
2cupsChopped cabbage
2Stalks celery, sliced
1teaspoonSalt
teaspoonSugar
4cupsWater
3cupsVegetable broth (I use a vegetable bouillon powder)
1cupCOOKED dried navy beans, drained
2mediumsPotatoes, sliced
½cupFrozen peas
Shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

(Best made dairy because the cheese is fabulous on top!) In saucepan, combine butter, carrots, leeks, cabbage, celery, salt, and sugar. Cover and cook over low flame for 30 minutes. Add water and vegetable broth. Bring to boil. Add beans, potatoes, and peas. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove vegetables and puree in blender. Mix with liquid and correct seasoning. Serve with shredded cheese. Freezes well.

Serves 8 - 10.

Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V96 #85 Date: Mon, 25 Nov 1996 11:36:33 -0500 (EST) From: Paula Miller Jacobson <paulaj@...>