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 present residing in southwest France and I instantly obtained immersed in her weblog (there’s a number of attention-grabbing posts on evaluating faculty lunch in France vs. U.S.)
However it was a quite simple recipe known as Soupe de Bonne Femme (or Good Outdated Ladies’ Soup) that caught my eye – so so easy however Mary raved concerning the taste (and the aroma) so I set about making it with some variations alongside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 nevertheless it undoubtedly is hearty sufficient to function a meal and ideal to chase away the coolness that’s undeniably now within the air.
Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 leeks, white and lightweight inexperienced elements, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 4 giant russet potatoes, sliced (with the pores and skin)
- 4 cups diminished 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 typically. Add potatoes, broth and water. Carry to a boil, then simmer over medium-low warmth for 45 minutes (add thyme, salt and pepper about midway via cooking.)
- Whereas soup is cooking, slice baguette into 1-inch slices. Prime with items of cheese and put underneath broiler till simply toasted and cheese is melting (control 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:
