Date: Sun, 26 Sep 93 12:21:47 MDT From: Mike D. Kail ITALIAN PEASANT SOUP -------------------- 1/4 cup White Wine 1 cup finely chopped onions 1 cup finely diced celery 1 cup finely diced carrots 1 1/2 cups diced & peeled potatoes 1 1/2 cups diced & peeled parsnips 8 cups veggie stock or water (or combination thereof) 1/2 teaspoon thyme 2 teaspoons crushed garlic ( I use more ;-) 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 cups chopped kale In a large soup pot, pour in the white wine and saute' the onions, celery, and carrots over medium heat, stir occasionally, until the veggies are tender (~25 minutes). Add the potatoes, parsnips, stock, thyme, garlic, and soy sauce, stir, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered, over low heat until the potatoes are not quite tender (~15 minutes). Add greens and cook 10-15 minutes longer. Makes 8 1/2 cups.