Country vegetable soup
In this "country" (paysanne) style soup, the vegetables are left in small pieces, rather than blended.
1 hour 15 min.
Easy
12 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: April 2nd 2014
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
1 lb + 1.6 oz Brussels sprouts - 2
1 lb + 1.6 oz leek - 3
1 lb + 1.6 oz cauliflower - 4
1 lb + 1.6 oz Jerusalem artichokes - 5
6 lb + 9.6 oz vegetable stock - 6
parsley - 7
salt - 8
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 1 hour 15 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 30 min.
Prepare and chop 1 lb + 1.6 oz leek.
Prepare 1 lb + 1.6 oz cauliflower.
Peel 1 lb + 1.6 oz Brussels sprouts and cut into 4 vertically.
Prepare 1 lb + 1.6 oz cauliflower.
Peel 1 lb + 1.6 oz Brussels sprouts and cut into 4 vertically.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Peel and rinse 1 lb + 1.6 oz Jerusalem artichokes, then cut into small pieces.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Bring 6 lb + 9.6 oz vegetable stock to the boil in a large pan.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Stage 5 - 4 min.
Do the same for the cauliflower...
Stage 6 - 9 min.
...the Brussels sprouts, then the leek.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
To finish, return all the vegetable to the stock to reheat for a few minutes. Check the seasoning...
Stage 8 - 5 min.
...and serve garnished with a little chopped parsley.
Remarks
It is very important not to overcook the leek so that it stays an attractive green colour.
Keeping: 2 or 3 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 320 RDI=120 % | 1,580 RDI=150 % | 900 RDI=140 % | 15,730 RDI=790 % | 65,860 RDI: 790 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=2 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 310 RDI=20 % | 1,320 RDI: 20 % |
| Per person | 30 RDI=10 % | 130 RDI=10 % | 80 RDI=10 % | 1,310 RDI=70 % | 5,490 RDI: 70 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 7.85 €
- Per person : 0.70 €
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Vegetable stock
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