Corsican · French
Soupe Corse
Corsican bean, cabbage and vegetable soup
A substantial Corsican soup of beans, cabbage, potato, vegetables and herbs.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Corsican and French cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Soupe Corse
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Soften leek, carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil.
- 2
Add tomato, potatoes, cabbage, thyme and water and simmer until tender.
- 3
Stir in beans and cook until the broth becomes rich and slightly thick.
- 4
Season and rest briefly before serving with bread.
Soupe Corse is a rustic Corsican vegetable and bean soup whose exact composition follows season and household.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only when the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless traditionally served cold or at room temperature.
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