Ingredients

3 tbsp Butter

2 medium Carrots, sliced

3 Leeks, white bit only, cut 1" pieces

2 cups Cabbage, chopped

2 Celery stalks, cut 1" pieces

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp sugar

4 cups Water

3 cups Stock

1 cup cooked Navy beans

2 medium Potatoes, sliced

3 tbsp Petit Pois

6 slices Fried French Bread

4oz (113g) Swiss cheese, grated

Method

In large, heavy saucepan, combine butter, carrots, leeks, cabbage, celery, salt, and sugar.

Cover and cook over a low heat for 30 minutes.

Add water and stock.

Bring to boil.

Add beans, potatoes, and peas.

Cover.

Simmer for 45 minutes.

Remove vegetables and mash them.

Place mashed vegetable mixture in tureen.

Stir liquid in pan into mixture.

adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve with slices of fried French bread and grated Swiss cheese.

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