Peasant Soup

Name: Peasant Soup
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

15 ingredients

9 steps

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

1

also need (bottle red Bordeaux wine, for the chef and the last few swallows of soup).
2

Heat a coup pot over medium high heat with olive oil.
3

Add the vegetables and ham to the pot as you chop them.
4

Add cabbage to the pot and sprinkle with sugar and salt.
5

Add 2 cups of water and cover.
6

Steam the cabbage for 15 minutes.
7

Uncover the pot and add the broth and beans. Bring to a boil.
8

Reduce heat and keep at a low simmer.
9

Adjust the salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread, and don't forget to down the last few swallows with your trusty Bordeaux!