Cornelia Guest's Simple Pleasures by Cornelia Guest

Author:Cornelia Guest [Reverand, Diane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781602861688
Publisher: Weinstein Books

Summertime Soup

SERVES 8

ACTIVE TIME: 30 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR

This recipe for a light vegetable soup is perfect for summer.

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil

2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, cut into ¼-inch slices, rinsed well, and drained)

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes

½ pound string beans, cut into 2-inch pieces

4 cups parsley leaves (1 bunch)

5 cups vegetable broth

1. In a medium pot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat.

2. Add leeks and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Cook, stirring frequently, until leeks are soft and lightly browned, about 6 minutes.

4. Add potatoes and string beans and cook for 10 minutes.

5. Add broth, cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

6. In a food processor, combine parsley leaves and 1 tablespoon oil and process until finely chopped. Remove soup from heat and stir in parsley puree.

7. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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