My very favourite factor about being part of The Recipe ReDux is assembly new meals bloggers just about from all around the nation and the globe. One in every of our newer Recipe ReDux members, Mary of Brighton Your Well being, is a dietitian at the moment dwelling in southwest France and I instantly acquired immersed in her weblog (there’s a number of fascinating posts on evaluating college lunch in France vs. U.S.)
Nevertheless it was a quite simple recipe referred to as Soupe de Bonne Femme (or Good Outdated Women’ Soup) that caught my eye – so so easy however Mary raved in regards to the taste (and the aroma) so I set about making it with some variations alongside the best way. It actually couldn’t be less complicated but it surely undoubtedly is hearty sufficient to function a meal and excellent to chase away the nippiness that’s undeniably now within the air.
Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 leeks, white and light-weight inexperienced elements, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 4 massive russet potatoes, sliced (with the pores and skin)
- 4 cups lowered sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
Toasts:
- 1 small baguette
- 6 ounces smoked gouda or gruyere cheese
- In a big pot, soften butter over medium warmth. Add leeks and prepare dinner for five minutes, stirring usually. Add potatoes, broth and water. Convey to a boil, then simmer over medium-low warmth for 45 minutes (add thyme, salt and pepper about midway by means of cooking.)
- Whereas soup is cooking, slice baguette into 1-inch slices. Prime with items of cheese and put beneath broiler till simply toasted and cheese is melting (regulate it so it doesn’t burn.)
- To serve, place two slices of toast in every serving bowl and ladle soup on high. Season with extra salt and pepper as wanted.
And these cheese toasts are mighty tasty on their very own:
