French Country Soup Recipes

FRENCH COUNTRY SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse the beans, then drain.
• ADd the beans and water to a large soup pot.
• Bring to a boil; lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Take off the stove and let set for 1 hour.
• Drain beans and rinse.
• Transfer beans to a 6-quart slow-cooker along with stew meat, and the rest of the ingredients; stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
• Take out bay leaves and adjust seasonings to taste;.
• Serve.

FRENCH COUNTRY SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 3 Tablespoons butter in a soup kettle.
• Add carrots, leeks, cabbage and celery.
• Saute over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Add salt, sugar, water and beef broth; bring to a boil.
• Add beans and potatoes.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Strain vegetables, reserving the liquid.
• With a food mill, blender or food processor, puree vegetables.
• Return cooking liquid and puree to the soup kettle, stir to combine and reheat.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a skillet.
• Saute bread slices in butter, turning to saute both sides, until golden.
• Place one slice of bread into each of 6 soup bowls; cover with soup.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese.