Potage Cultivateur (Farmer's Soup)
This is the first thing I was taught to make at catering school in France. This is my version of this easy, tasty autumn/winter warmer!
Yield6 servings
Cook time80 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Wash thoroughly and then cut the leeks, carrots, turnips and celery “Paysanne” style.
- 2
Add to a large pan over medium heat and sweat in half the butter for 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Then add the lardons and a little salt and pepper and cook for 5-10 mins - the lardons do not need to colour.
- 4
Add the water, bouquet garni, seasoning and cabbage and bring to the boil and simmer for approx. 50 mins.
- 5
Then add the potatoes, French beans and peas and cook for another 30 minutes approx.
- 6
Check for seasoning and add the remaining butter and stir et voila!