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7 c Water
1 c Chopped onion
2 ea Leeks, green parts only
4 ea Parsley sprigs
1 lg Celery stalk, chopped
2 ea Vegetable bouillon cubes
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2 tb Olive oil
4 lg Leeks, chopped, white &
-- light green parts only
2 md Turnips, peeled & diced
1 lg Celery stalk, diced
2 ea Bay leaves
14 1/2 oz Can tomatoes, chopped
12 oz White mushrooms, sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
3 tb Freshly minced parsley
3 tb Freshly minced dill
Matzo farfel, optional
Combine all stock ingredients, bring to a boil & simmer for 30 minutes.
Let stand till needed & then drain befroe using.
Heat oil in a soup pot. Add chopped leeks & saute over moderate heat,
stirring frequently, til lthe leeks start to go limp. Add stock, turnips,
celery & bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 10 minutes. Add
tomatoes (including their juice) & mushrooms, simmer another 15 to 20
minutes. Season to taste & remove from heat.
Allow soup to stand for several hours or cool & refrigerate overnight.
Before serving, heat through, add parsley & dill. Top each serving with
matzo farfel if desired.
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