PEASANT VEGETABLE SOUP - SILVER PALATE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 c. dried white beans (Great Northern, etc.) or 2 16 oz. cans.
4 T. bacon fat or litely salted butter
1 c. finely chopped yellow onions
3 leeks, white parts only, thoroughly cleaned and thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, cleaned and coarsely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 c. green beans
1 32 oz can chopped tomatoes with juice
2 c.sliced zucchini
1 t dried thyme
1 bay leaf
8 c. chicken broth or beef broth or a combination of the two (Sounds better as it goes...)
3 parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 ham hock
1/2 small white cabbage, shredded about 2 c.
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. chopped Italian parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • If using dried beans, sort thru the beans and discard any pebbles. Soak overnight in water that covers them by 3 inches. Melt the bacon fat or butter in a heavy soup pot. Add onions, leeks, celery and carrots and cook covered over low heat til veggies are tender and lightly colored about 25 min. stirring occasionally. Stir in thyme, bay leaf and a grinding of pepper, pour in the stock. Add parsnips, ham hock, green beans and zucchini and soaked beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer partially covered til beans are tender about 40 min. Remove ham hock aallow it to cool slightly. Cut the meat off and cut into chunks and return to pot. Add cabbage, garlic and parsley and simmer for another 5-10 mnutes. Taste, correct seasonings, adding salt at this point if it needs it. Serve immediately.

Kgasiane Rampai
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and inviting, and the flavors are just amazing.


MuhammadUmar Umar
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


the world bestest mr leon
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's always delicious.


shaban wazir
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


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


Fadi Khokhar
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's delicious and nutritious.


Joseph John
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I'm not a big fan of soups, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Mike Reda
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and inviting, and the flavors are just amazing.


Denelle Fagg
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I'm a vegetarian, and this soup is one of my favorites. It's hearty and filling, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Samrat Kshetri
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Jessica Lash
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mohsin Chuhan
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Abdullah Jadoon
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Emmett Cook
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This soup was a hit with my family! It's easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of the Parmesan rind - it really gives the soup a rich, savory flavor.