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Soupe Paysanne… for Autumn!

April 11, 2007

This soup is really good. It’s from a book called ‘Vogue French Cookery’ by Francine (published in 1975)… Make it and weep!

Soup Paysanne a la Francine

50g unsmoked streaky bacon (diced)
2 small leeks (whites only, finely chopped)
1 medium onion, peeled & finely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled & finely diced
200g potatoes, peeled & cubed
3tbsp olive oil
200g tinned peeled tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
a few leaves of fresh basil
1 tsp sugar
salt and pepper
1.5 litres of water
herb of your choice for garnish

Heat the oil and fry the bacon, onion, garlic, leek and potatoes over gentle heat for 5 mins, stirring frequently. Chop the tomatoes roughly and add to the pan with tomato paste, basil, sugar and salt & pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Give the potatoes a bit more of a mash in the pan.. then add the water, cover and simmer for half and hour. Check seasoning and serve with a nice herby garnish!

Serves 4

enjoy!

xx mikes

1 Comment

  • Reply Anonymous August 2, 2007 at 7:11 AM

    I”m going homne to make it now!!!
    love love love

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