Soupe de la Mère Royaume (Soupe de l’Escalade)
Ingredients
- 50 grams bacon chopped
- 1 small knob butter
- 1 leek halved and thinly sliced, both white and green parts
- 1 onion about 1 cup, finely chopped
- 1 cup turnip finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots about 1-2, grated
- 1 cup cabbage thinly sliced
- 50 grams rice
- 1.5 liters water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Add the butter and olive oil to the pot. Sauté the leek and onion until softened.
- Add the turnip, carrots, and cabbage to the pot and cook for a few minutes more.
- Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the rice and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with the cooked bacon before serving.
