BASQUE VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is a hearty soup widely served here, especially at the many restaurants specializing in Basque cuisine. It's a nice way to use the abundant vegetables that are available this time of year. Give it a try this harvest season.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 broiler/fryer chicken (2 to 3 pounds)
8 cups water
2 medium leeks, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large turnip, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 ounces smoked Polish sausage, sliced
2 cups navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, slowly bring chicken and water to a boil; skim foam. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove chicken; set aside until cool enough to handle., Strain broth and skim fat. Return broth to Dutch oven. Add the leeks, carrots, turnip, onion, potato, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones; discard bones and skin. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to the Dutch oven. Add the sausage, beans and cabbage. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

kwesiga fred
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Dimpho Crisp
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was a great way to use up some of the vegetables from my garden. I will definitely be making this soup


Gary Hightower
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so healthy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Lillian Blankenship
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a very affordable meal. I highly recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Actual Gamer
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Segolobe Monene
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was a great way to use up some of the vegetables from my garden. I will definitely be making this soup


Afaq Raza
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so healthy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Vamarion Porter
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a very affordable meal. I highly recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Luqman Haidr
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Chiamaka Egwuonwu
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was a great way to use up some of the vegetables from my garden. I will definitely be making this soup


Md Motiur mdmotiur12
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so healthy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Mahim Sordar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a very affordable meal. I highly recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


yitbarek asrat
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Bishita Prasai
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was a great way to use up some of the vegetables from my garden. I will definitely be making this soup


Tha Money
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so healthy. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Md Rasedul Isalm Akash
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a very affordable meal. I highly recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Kansiime Ruth
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Austin Britt
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was a great way to use up some of the vegetables from my garden. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Umais Mughal
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were rich and complex, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.