Soupe De Bonne Femme or Old Wives Soup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Soupe De Bonne Femme - A Hearty French Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

362

Sugar

Fat

20g

Soupe De Bonne Femme, also known as Old Wives Soup, is a classic French soup that originated in the rural regions of France. The soup is made with leeks, potatoes, and butter, and traditionally served with toasted French bread. The soup gets its name from the humble ingredients and the hearty flavor, which is said to provide comfort and nourishment, especially to women. Soupe De Bonne Femme is a simple yet delicious soup that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or to warm up on a cold winter day.

Instructions

1.	Trim the root and the dark green part of the leeks and chop the white part into thin slices.
2.	Rinse the sliced leeks thoroughly in cold water and pat dry.
3.	Heat the butter in a large pot and add the sliced leeks to it; cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.	Cut the potatoes into small cubes and add them to the pot.
5.	Pour in 6 cups of water and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6.	Use a blender or an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
7.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.	Toast the French bread slices and place one in each soup bowl. Pour a ladle of the soup over the bread and serve hot.

PROS

Soupe De Bonne Femme is a simple and flavorful soup that is easy to make with just a few ingredients.

The creamy texture makes it a comforting meal for cold and rainy days.

CONS

This soup is high in carbohydrates and not suitable for people on a low-carb diet or with diabetes.

The recipe contains butter and bread, which makes it high in calories and not suitable for people on a low-fat or gluten-free diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Leeks are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron.
They contain antioxidants that may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

	3 leeks
	3 tablespoons salted butter
	2 -3 medium potatoes
	6 cups water , plus
	1 tablespoon water
	4 slices toasted French bread
	salt and pepper