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French peasant soup

By TASTE
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 cup streaky bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup raw white cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup raw potato, chopped
  • 1 cup tinned, whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 litres chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Fry the onion and garlic in the butter until soft, then add the bacon. Add the cabbage, potato and tomato, sauté for a few minutes.
Add chicken stock and tomato purée and simmer gently until vegetables are cooked. Add sugar and seasoning to taste.
Serve with freshly grated cheese (Parmesan or pecorino) on the side.