Potato swiss chard soup

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion; chopped
2Ribs celery; chopped
2Garlic cloves; minced
4cupsRed potatoes; (cubed)
1mediumCarrot; cut in chunks
1Bay leaf
5cupsVegetable stock
4cupsChopped Swiss chard
¼cupChopped fresh parsley
2teaspoonsDried thyme; crushed
½teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper

Directions

This was in the local paper (Marin Independent Journal) and was one of the best soups I've tasted:

In a soup pot, saute onions, celery and garlic until softened - about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrot, bay leaf and stock.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Add Swiss chard, parsley, thyme and cook an additional 10 minutes. Add black pepper. Remove from heat. Puree in batches in food processor (I used blender).

If serving hot, reheat 5 minutes. If serving cold, cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Serves 4.

Posted to fatfree digest V97 #294 by zingalie@... (Schmidt Zingalie) on Dec 13, 1997