French Country Soup Recipe

Name: French Country Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 3 leeks, white part only, cleaned and chopped; 2 cups cabbage, chopped; 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 quart water; 3 cups beef broth; 1 cup white beans, cooked; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 slices French bread; swiss cheese, grated

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3 leeks, white part only, cleaned and chopped
2 cups cabbage, chopped
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 quart water
3 cups beef broth
1 cup white beans, cooked
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
6 slices French bread
swiss cheese, grated

1
Melt 3 Tablespoons butter in a soup kettle.
2
Add carrots, leeks, cabbage and celery.
3
Saute over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
4
Add salt, sugar, water and beef broth; bring to a boil.
5
Add beans and potatoes.
6
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
7
Strain vegetables, reserving the liquid.
8
With a food mill, blender or food processor, puree vegetables.
9
Return cooking liquid and puree to the soup kettle, stir to combine and reheat.
10
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
11
Meanwhile, melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a skillet.
12
Saute bread slices in butter, turning to saute both sides, until golden.
13
Place one slice of bread into each of 6 soup bowls; cover with soup.
14
Sprinkle with grated cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, 3 leeks, white part only, cleaned and chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped, and more.

Yes, French Country Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

French Country Soup

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