Potage Maigre D'Hiver

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Potage Maigre D'Hiver

 

Recipe By :Nava Atlas

Serving Size : 8

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons canola oil -- optional (or a small amount of

liquid)

3 medium celery stalks -- diced

1 large onion -- chopped

2 cloves garlic -- minced

7 cups water

2 vegetable bouillon cubes

2 cups dried split peas

2 bay leaves

2 medium carrots -- sliced

2 medium turnips -- or 1 large parsnip, peeled

and diced

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried mint

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 cups chopped fresh spinach -- or dark green

lettuce leaves

salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Heat the oil (or a small amount of liquid) in a large soup pot. Add

the celery, onion, and garlic and sauté over medium heat until the

onion is golden. Add the water and bouillon cubes, split peas, and

bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently for 10

minutes.

 

Add the carrots, turnips, thyme, mint and parsley. Simmer for

another 45 to 50 minutes, or until the peas are mushy and the

vegetables tender. Add the spinach, and season to taste with salt

and pepper. Summer for another 15 minutes over very low heat.

 

If time allows, let the soup stand for an hour or so before serving,

then heat through as needed. This soup thickens considerably as it

stands. Add more water as needed and adjust the seasonings.

 

Description:

" Winter Fast-Day Soup "

Cuisine:

" Creole "

Source:

" Great American Vegetarian "

S(Page):

" 69 "

Copyright:

" 1998 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 230 Calories; 4g Fat (16.3%

calories from fat); 13g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 15g Dietary Fiber;

0mg Cholesterol; 220mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean

Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : " This recipe . . old Creole Lenten soup, of which the 1901

edition of The Picayune's Creole Cookbook says, " The Creoles excel in

preparation of soups without meat, or fast-day soups, as they are

called . . . which are in great vogue during the Lenten season. "

Here is a winter version of Potage Maigre, adapted from the

aforementioned edition. "