La Soupe aux Choux

There are many regional variations of this excellent soup, with regard to both ingredients and method. Some French women would deplore the omission of potatoes and sausages in the recipe given here, and others would propose a reversal of the cooking process.

In this recipe the cabbage and root vegetables are given a preliminary sauté before the liquid is added, and the chopped bacon, garlic, and parsley are put in half an hour before serving for added flavour.

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