Soupe De Bonne Femme Or Old Wives Soup – a delicious recipe with leeks, butter, potatoes, water, water, bread. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Soups & Stews
Servings:persons
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Cut off larger green endings of leeks and dispose. Wash tender white part of leeks well and cut into small circles.
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Cook leeks for 1 minute with 1 Tablespoon of salted butter.
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Add 1 Tablespoon of water and cook for 5 minutes more on low heat.
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Peel potatoes and also cut them into circles.
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Add them to leeks with 6 cups of water, salt and pepper to taste. Let soup boil very slowly for 45 minutes.
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Butter the toast (with salted butter!) and put one piece in the bottom of each soup bowl.
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Pour the soup directly on top of the toast and serve immediately.
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Make sure you use French bread with plenty of salted butter as this is whats gives such a fantastic flavour. You can also add some bacon just before the leeks are added and you can also add some green salad if serving as a main meal.
114
kcal
Calories
9
g
Fat
9
g
Carbs
1
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 leeks, 3 tablespoons salted butter, 2 -3 medium potatoes, 6 cups water, plus, and more.
Yes, Soupe De Bonne Femme Or Old Wives 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.
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