Peasant Soup
- Reviews 1
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small ham steak, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 leek, cleaned and sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
- black pepper
- crusty bread
Directions
- also need (bottle red Bordeaux wine, for the chef and the last few swallows of soup).
- Heat a coup pot over medium high heat with olive oil.
- Add the vegetables and ham to the pot as you chop them.
- Add cabbage to the pot and sprinkle with sugar and salt.
- Add 2 cups of water and cover.
- Steam the cabbage for 15 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and add the broth and beans. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and keep at a low simmer.
- Adjust the salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread, and don't forget to down the last few swallows with your trusty Bordeaux!
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