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Potage aux Legumes (Green Vegetable Soup)

SUBMITTED BY: TRAVELR773

"This smooth and flavorful vegetable soup is a family recipe. It can be served as an elegant first course, but we also find it makes great diet fare when eaten with a loaf of French bread."

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	45 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 1/2 cups water
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 leek, bulb only, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 bunch watercress, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste
extra virgin olive oil
red wine or balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Cook onion and garlic in butter over medium high heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, water, carrots, leeks, green onions, habanero peppers, spinach, and watercress. Bring to a low boil, and cook for 30 minutes, or until carrots are soft. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to the pot, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil or vinegar, or both, if desired.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on may 7, 2009 by katja

Wow. Habeneros are HOT! If you want a little kick in your soup, use a 1/4 of a pepper. It... MORE

Reviewed on sep. 6, 2008 by aakhtar2

This was almost perfect, but I would suggest the following modifications: Instead of the... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 18, 2006 by Jeri L.

I was afraid of the habenero, so used a serrano instead. The bit of heat does add to the... MORE

Reviewed on sep. 22, 2007 by Melanie Booth

I thought this soup looked disgusting, tasted very bitter, and really wasnt worth the time i... MORE

Reviewed on may 23, 2007 by CMDCOOK

Wonderful recipe! I did use the habanero pepper and loved it; DH and I like a little kick to... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 13, 2005 by CESCUER

This was very tasty. I think next time I will omit the pepper as it was a bit too hot for my... MORE