BASQUE VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is a hearty soup widely served here, especially at the many restaurants specializing in Basque cuisine. It's a nice way to use the abundant vegetables that are available this time of year. Give it a try this harvest season.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 broiler/fryer chicken (2 to 3 pounds)
8 cups water
2 medium leeks, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large turnip, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 ounces smoked Polish sausage, sliced
2 cups navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, slowly bring chicken and water to a boil; skim foam. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove chicken; set aside until cool enough to handle., Strain broth and skim fat. Return broth to Dutch oven. Add the leeks, carrots, turnip, onion, potato, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones; discard bones and skin. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to the Dutch oven. Add the sausage, beans and cabbage. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Joseph Gyimah
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I love that this soup is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and it's low in calories and fat. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nenad Petrovic
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few vegetables that are about to go bad, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Md Farhan Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this soup is so good that I actually enjoy eating them. The flavors are amazing and the soup is so hearty and filling.


Yaw Dansoh
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of vegetables and the rich broth. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Eivis Salmis
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup for a crowd and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Liltsa Mikrhkatouritsa
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they always ask for seconds.


Kamara Sallieu
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Rebekka Shipanga
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and it will warm you up from the inside out.


Opu Patwary
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I love that this soup is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and it's low in calories and fat. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Amanda Stich
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few vegetables that are about to go bad, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Abolupe Oluwakayode
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this soup is so good that I actually enjoy eating them. The flavors are amazing and the soup is so hearty and filling.


Md Bayjid
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of vegetables and the rich broth. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


MA Stats
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


MD Sobuz Hossein
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.